The Vanishing Cherry Blossom Bookshop

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As the last petal falls, the final page is turned...

Welcome to The Cherry Blossom Bookshop, a haven for book lovers that only appears during the fleeting cherry blossom season. Nestled amidst the bloom of delicate petals, you'll find a sanctuary for those burdened by regrets and past sorrows. Here, Sakura, the mysterious young owner, and her wise calico cat, Kobako, patiently await the arrival of souls in need of solace and healing.

Told over four seasons, each visitor to the bookshop holds a book that bridges their past and present, guiding them towards understanding and acceptance. Within the antique charm of the shop and the soothing aroma of freshly brewed coffee, Sakura and Kobako help their guests confront their lingering sadness through the power of stories, enabling them to move forward with renewed hope.

Born in Sapporo in 1966, Takuya Asakura graduated from the University of Tokyo. He won the first 'This Mystery is Amazing!' Grand Prize in 2002 for Yokkakan no Kiseki (The Miracle of Four Days), which was subsequently made into a film and sold over 1.3 million copies. Takuya is also a translator and translated Matt Haig's The Midnight Library from English into Japanese.

Praise for The Vanishing Cherry Blossom Bookshop:

'A beautiful, profound and emotional read.' _____

'It was everything that I was looking for and enjoyed in this type of book.' _____

'It's full of love, hurt and sadness, but with happiness too. The characters will stay with you' _____

'This book is absolutely magical and full of melancholy and hope and love.' _____

'I finished with that rare sense relief, the sense that something had been gently put back where it belongs thanks to this book.' _____

'Hits all the notes of the healing fiction trend: a bit of magical realism, coffee, books, and a cat, mixed in with people who are looking for emotional guidance in life' Library Journal