In this episode, we look at bullying in Japanese literature.

We'll start out by defining bullying and looking at bullying in Japanese schools as well as the Japanese workplace. We'll see some examples in Japanese novels. And then we'll talk about Mizuki Tsujimura's Lonely Castle in the Mirror, translated into English by Philip Gabriel.

This episode is rated mature. CW: bullying and suicide

If you're thinking about suicide, please get help. Open Counseling hosts a list of international suicide hotlines.

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