A nihilistic teenager. A girl of flowers. Two paths cross as one tries desperately to find the reason for his existence and the volatility of life, while the other yearns to understand the beauty in fleeting things. Somehow all answers lie in the cherry blossoms in Kyoto.

After years of non stop drudgery, a man finally takes a much needed break. He goes to Japan on spring season, having the perfect textbook plan. But how do you plan on making friends, enemies or falling in love.

In a world where the vibrant tapestry of fashion intertwines with the delicate threads of tradition, “The Cherry Blossom Kimono” tells the poignant tale of Thomas, a young boy whose life is a mosaic of cultures. As he navigate the bustling streets of Japan’s Flower Capital, he finds him at the he...

Alma, a young girl from the Americas, makes her way to Japan alongside her little brother to reunite with her family. The journey was difficult but arriving filled her with hope. Despite her hopes, the reunion with her mother doesn’t go well. Undeterred by the failed reunion, Alma continues with ...

Nothing like the world's best thin-crusted pizza to put yourself at ease.

Karen O'Hare goes against her parents' advice and travels to Japan as a foreigner. Of course, she has a good reason — a reason that spans 7,000 miles and 20+ years.

My entry for an old contest (YGWC 2020). A story about two women who have to hide their love in 1940s Russia.

A short story spin-off from "Into the Night" by YOASOBI and "An Invitation from Thanatos" by Mayo Hoshino. A story about sleep paralysis and the manifestation of someone who doesn't follow the gods.

A lot of people has to leave their own land due wars, yet their heart still lingers to be there... Some would give up with fear, others will go back... Even if it means that they will only go there to die.

Charon, a name belongs to the one who guide the souls of dead to their destination, the underworld. Thanatos, a name that belongs to the god of death. Would a boy with both roles save a girl who was in despair or guide her to the path he never belonged to?