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Perhaps it is because we are fundamentally alone that we seek friends. We explore the miracle of when lonely souls connect and the complex nature of friendship, guided by Kenji Miyazawa's "journey for two," Ango Sakaguchi's "solace for a weary soul," and the faithful friendship Osamu Dazai called a "treasure."

Fearing a prophecy that he would be overthrown by his own child, the titan king Cronus devoured his children one by one. This is the story of the desperate and clever ruse his wife Rhea devised to save their youngest son, Zeus.

When faced with a finite life, what do people seek in love? Do they burn with a passion that courts ruin? Or do they find solace in a quiet empathy that transcends words? The words left behind by Natsume, Yosano, Hori Tatsuo, and others capture the irresistible impulse of "love," which moves people beyond reason and fate.

This article explores the epic tale from the dawn of Greek mythology, from the tyranny of Uranus to his castration by Cronus, and the subsequent birth of the Titans and Aphrodite, based on the accounts of Hesiod and Apollodorus.

Ancient Greek mythology tells of the beginning of the world. Based on Hesiod's Theogony, this article explores how from the void of Chaos, the Earth (Gaia), the Abyss (Tartarus), and Love (Eros) emerged to shape the primordial cosmos.

When faced with dazzling happiness, why do we notice the depth of our own shadow and step back? This collection explores the painful yet beautiful relationship between happiness and solitude, which cling to each other like light and shadow. We take as our guide the words of literary giants-from the 'fear of happiness' depicted by Dazai and Soseki, to the 'affirmation of solitude' discovered by Nakahara and Miyazawa.

In a world overflowing with information and values, can we truly say we are living as "ourselves"? The words of figures like Fukuzawa Yukichi and Nitobe Inazo pose fundamental questions to modern people, who are often captivated by material wealth and the evaluations of others. Their words quietly suggest that the path to unwavering freedom and independence lies in polishing our inner selves through our own learning and contemplation, and choosing to act with responsibility.

How are trust and love nurtured? Ancient Greek and Roman philosophers and poets left behind deep insights into the bonds of marriage and the essence of love. This collection explores the timeless truths of partnership.

Can friendship exist in a relationship where the truth cannot be spoken? It is in times of adversity that a friend's true worth is tested. Through the words left by Cicero, Aristotle, Xenophon, and others, we explore the timeless core of "friendship" and "trust."

Seneca, Plutarch, Aristotle... These thinkers explored how to control the inner passion of anger and maintain a tranquil soul. This article introduces timeless wisdom for composing the mind.

Anger, anxiety, sorrow... why are our minds so easily disturbed? The Stoic sages—Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus—found the answer not in external events, but within our own "perception." We invite you on a journey to explore the timeless "art of living," a technique for maintaining an unshakable mind.

When we speak, something is lost; when we are silent, nothing is conveyed. We live our days on this frustrating boundary. Yet, perhaps what is truly important is hidden in the stillness that spreads between words. In this collection, we explore the rich meaning of "the unspoken," guided by the words of Tatsuo Hori, Soseki Natsume, and Tenshin Okakura. Why not listen closely to the voice of silence that lies behind eloquent words?

Escape the city's clamor to contemplate and create in nature. Through the letters of the Roman nobleman Pliny the Younger, we explore life in their beloved villas and the essence of "otium" (leisure).

Life is as unreliable as a draft of wind, yet as beautiful as a rubber balloon. If so, how should we cherish its momentary brilliance? In this article, we will explore the truth of a life made precious by its fleeting nature, guided by the words of Chūya Nakahara, who grasped impermanence through "sensation," and Okakura Tenshin, who elevated it to a "philosophy."

When faced with a fate beyond our control, what should we do? Should we lament and give up? Or should we find the "resolve to live" within that very flow? The words left by Natsume Soseki, Masaoka Shiki, and Tanizaki Junichiro are etched with the strength and dignity of humanity that lies beyond impermanence.

Why do human hearts waver so? Kamo no Chōmei and Natsume Sōseki found the answer in the magnificent "flow" of nature. We invite you on a journey to explore universal insights that resonate with us across the ages.

A nightmare of being struck by lightning... a sign of good fortune? Uncovering an astonishing 2,000-year-old interpretation from ancient Greece.

Your dream: A mere echo of memory, or a message from the future? Antiquity's greatest dream interpreter, Artemidorus, decodes the enigma.