Wakai Hi
若い日
A collection of six short stories by Hiroko Kawasaki, exploring the lives and emotions of young people in 1970s Japan. The stories range from a journey northward to a morning routine, from a summer festival fire to a longing for freedom. Each tale captures a different facet of youth, from doubt and rebellion to quiet moments of introspection.
Through everyday encounters and personal struggles, the characters confront their own beliefs about love, friendship, and the future. Whether facing the pressure of societal expectations or the pain of loss, they search for meaning in a rapidly changing world. The stories are linked by a shared theme of growing up and the bittersweet passage of time.