The

Hikikomori

Novel

If you ever wanted to understand Japan...

Japan suffers under a culture of overwork. There is no time for relationships or family as corporate bosses fixate on their harsh work culture.

Squeezed out of society by this twisting vice are the hikikomori. Over a million disillusioned hermits living in their bedrooms. Miko Nishimura is hikikomori. Terrified of stepping out of her parents' apartment door. Miko is only happy when playing racing games on her laptop.

But her contentment turns to fear, when her parents are away and her mouse batteries run out. So Miko stands trembling next to the apartment door. Unable to live without her racing games, she must venture out into the world to buy batteries. But little does Miko know the consequences for herself, and for Japan, if she steps out that door.

Japanese Readers Say

A must-read for all Japan fans. Could even a Japanese writer portray contemporary Japan so realistically and poignantly... The Hikikomori is certainly a powerful piece of work.. I hope this story will spark interest in Japan and the Japanese people... You will surely be a fan of Miko... The perfect balance of pain, laugh and tears... It is a gem of a book that I, as a Japanese, am confident to recommend... It exposes social problems in Japan that are never visible from the outside... This novel will make you happy like eating chocolate... My heart was full of positivity by reading your novel... When I finished reading your novel, I felt confident and motivated to live positively. I am so glad I was able to read this book this summer!!

Provided by SendPulse

If you subscribe then Mark Vrankovich will occasionally use your email address to let you know about his up coming works, interviews, news, and special offers. Your email address will not be sold or used for any other reason.

For inquiries regarding The Hikikomori Novel use the email address displayed below: