Diverse Dialogues - Japanese Novels and Movies

This episode delves into 'Norwegian Wood', comparing Haruki Murakami's novel with the movie adaptation. This episode explores the themes of grief and love, and the hosts share their personal insights, drawing parallels with Korean literature and art.

This episode revolves around Haruki Murakami’s Kafka on the Shore, discussing the intertwining destinies of Kafka and Nakata. The podcast explores the depiction of this mystical journey in imagined film adaptions.

Episode 1 chronicles the engaging narrative of Osamu Dazai’s ‘No Longer Human’. The trio breaks down the intense and autobiographical journey of a man battling societal and personal chaos. They discuss the novel's dark themes of alienation and self-destruction.