Japan as Seen through Novels and Messages from Books

Abstract

Based on the novel “Colorful,” I would like to introduce the Japanese character, Japanese sociality, and youth fiction where people are not able to express their innermost thoughts and feelings. Rather, they are concerned about their human relations, the attention of the public, and what others think of them. I believe that Japanese people have such tendencies. I think about this by using this story. I will also focus on the message I can get from the main character’s growth. Through this story, we can see the important things in our lives. I also think about examinations and transmigration in Japanese society through the expression of the story.