Variation Route Hiking [Japanese]

By 松永Ｋ三蔵

171st (first half of 2024) Akutagawa Prize Winner. After transitioning to a construction company, Hata joins a climbing group. As bonding with colleagues, he learns about the challenging variation route hiking. The story intertwines themes of life's challenges with mountain climbing, exploring the concept of confronting inner crises versus external realities, ultimately highlighting the profound connections between nature, work and personal struggles.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: Japanese
• ISBN: 4065369606
• ISBN13: 9784065369609
• Release Date: July 2024
• Publisher: Kodansha
• Length: 168 Pages