The Great Passage

In this heartwarming tale by award-winning Japanese author Shion Miura, the story follows Kohei Araki, a devoted dictionary creator who, as he retires, seeks a successor at Gembu Books. He finds a kindred spirit in the quirky Mitsuya Majime, who, along with a new recruit and an elder linguistics scholar, embarks on the ambitious project of completing The Great Passage, a monumental work on the Japanese language. Throughout this journey, Majime discovers the profound connections forged through words, leading him to experience the richness of love, friendship, and the joy of dedicating oneself to a passion.