I am Japanese and usually write book and movie review articles in Japanese. In this "English Articles," I have compiled translations of the articles I wrote in Japanese using ChatGPT.
I enjoy a wide variety of books and movies. I read novels, manga, non-fiction, and watch both fiction and documentary films. I write articles about my thinkings through these works while introducing their content.
I hope my articles can serve as a tool to discover new works or delve deeper into ones you've already read or watched.
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The Essence of Shogi as Captured by Habu Yoshiharu
Why is it that in baseball, amateurs' comments like "Why aren't you swinging the bat now?", but why is Shogi perceived "boring to watch if you can't play"? Starting from this question, '羽生善治と現代(Habu Yoshiharu and present day)' is a book that delves into the world of watching shogi matches and the greatness of Habu Yoshiharu, packed with fascinating stories that will make watching shogi matches even more enjoyable. -
Movie ”V siti”: How to Protect Your Child Online (Director Barbora Chalupova)
The shocking documentary film "V siti" moved the police in the Czech Republic, and is filled with the ugliness of middle-aged men who take advantage of a girl's "loneliness". We should realize the reality that simply "restricting internet access" is not enough to protect children. -
[Summary] For Sama: A Mother’s Struggle in War-Torn Syria (Director Waad Al-Kateab)
I was so shocked by "For Sama" that I thought such a movie could never exist again. The journalist, who is also a mother and a revolutionary, documented the city in Syria that was continuously bombed and raised her daughter in the same city. This is not a reality that can be dismissed as "I didn't know." -
[Review] The Beauty of a Distorted Relationship: “Let Me Eat Your Pancreas” (Sumino Yoru)
Relationships with others usually end up being labeled as "friend," "lover," or "family," and once labeled, we're bound by those terms. I'll be writing about "the miracle of an unnamed relationship" and "how to express strong feelings for someone" based on the novel "Let Me Eat Your Pancreas." -
Rutger Bregman’s Vision for a Better Society: “Utopia for Realists”
In modern times, we live in a safer, cleaner, and more prosperous society than any other era in the past. However, even in such an age, we can't feel truly "happy". Based on "Utopia for Realists", this article explores why we can't feel happy and why society has become that way. Furthermore it also touches upon solutions to social issues in order to envision a better life. -
[Summary] What “Convenience Store Woman” Teaches Us About Being Yourself (Author Murata Sayaka)
Even in her 30s, Furukura-san is still unmarried and works at a convenience store, causing people to view her as an "odd person who deviates from the norm". But is that really the case? Based on "Convenience Store Woman", it is suggested whether the majority of people are not making their own choices in life.
