Abstract

A moving family novel by the author of the bestselling book, Hito.
Hibino Tofu Shop is a humble family-owned business in a quiet Tokyo neighborhood. After the death of the owner, Kiyomichi, the Hibino family comes together to keep the business running despite their struggles.
Grandmother Hatsu wishes to close the shop. Sakiko hopes to step into her late husband’s shoes to keep the business afloat. And then there is Reiya, who is unsure about his own future or that of the shop. Watching over them—with a special someone—is the family cat, Fuku.
Set in a tofu shop whose name means "daily tofu," this moving story brings a family together through dedication and resolve.

Author’s Information

Born in Chiba, Japan. Won the 86th All-Yomimono Newcomer Award in 2006 for Ura e Hashiri Kerikome. Made his novelist debut in 2008 with ROCKER, which received the Poplar Publishing Best Novel Award.
The novel Hito was selected as the runner-up for the 2019 Japan Booksellers' Award. In 2022, the same work won the 3rd Miyazaki Booksellers' Award. Other major works include the Mitsuba’s Postman series, Machi, Ie, and Utau, among others.