Sweet Bean Paste

Sweet Bean Paste is a poignant novel that explores themes of loneliness, connection, and the beauty of simple pleasures through the story of a man who forms an unlikely friendship with a woman who makes traditional sweet bean paste.

The story follows Sentaro, a man who runs a dorayaki shop and struggles with his past. His life changes when he meets Tokue, an elderly woman with a passion for making sweet bean paste. As they work together, they develop a deep bond that helps them confront their personal struggles and find redemption.