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.

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...

When first year university student Isamu is practically forced by his father to move back to Japan, he is faced with the inevitable: settling matters with his childhood friend from four years ago. While wrapped up within a slew of emotional confusion, mental anguish and crazed attachment, he m...

Lost in life and Japanese mountains, under an ancient Sakura tree, I met a mute monk boy who stole away my memories.

In the late 1940s, a man visits his hometown, lost between fantasy and reality. Negative emotions swirl in his head, threatening to consume him as he realizes this gray, lifeless world is his reality. And yet, he can't help but hope. Hope that no else will have to experience this tragedy. Hope...

A short story from Rachel from Fallow the Leader’s perspective.

Two best friends, Crystal and Amy are finally in Japan! Crystal wants to do everything while Amy is a bit more focused. Regardless of how they spend their time, this is going to be the best week of their lives!

A flash fiction centering around a 14 year old boy named Kyle, an orphan of war. Together with his friends he travels the central lands to reach a certain island where they can live in piece.

A visit to honor a wish, only to discover a lie.