The Third Place: -An Izakaya Rhapsody-

By Makio Kujirao

28 short stories based on an izakaya -- a third place -- unfold in this book. This book is recommended for anyone interested in popular Japanese cuisine (yakitori, sashimi, etc.), Japanese-style pubs (izakaya), and are wondering what kind of conversations are held among regular customers. If you want to visit Japan and want to try an Izakaya during your stay, this book is for you. It's also a good read for those interested in Japanese shrines and the mystical beings associated with them. Here's a sneak peek into the book. --------------- As we live in tough times, things may be hard in the workplace. Even when we're too busy or something bad happens, we need to bear it with a smile on our faces. Bullets of stress may shower on us like on a battlefield, but we have to stand strong for our families. This, my friend, is your story. Even when we go home, there are worries and troubles regarding family or about caring for the elderly. Your partner and you may not be on the same page, and your kids may not be growing up the way you expect them to be. You have to care for your aged parents and you may get weary both mentally and physically. Maybe you are living alone at the moment. You may have suffered a loss or have experienced a breakup. There may be times when you feel lonely and alone during twilight and it may hit you hard. If you are feeling any of this, maybe what you need is a "third place". It is a place for people who are looking for somewhere that they can relax for a while. It may be a movie theater, a cafe, or maybe -- an izakaya, a Japanese-style pub. A third place is somewhere you can relax in between your workplace and home. This book is about an izakaya, a third place for people like us. It may sound ordinary, but one thing that makes it special is that it is in a slightly unusual place and with small strange things. But like normal izakayas, there is a master who's experienced in cooking and his kind wife that helps run the place. There are regular customers that's been coming for a long time, too. (from "Before We Begin...") ---------------

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F5QRY7S4
• ISBN13: 9798280411012
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 87 Pages
• Dimensions: 7.8" x 0.2" x 5.1"