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Discussion-based • Medium intensity
Called iyashikei - 癒し系 literature, this Japanese literary genre actually (and catually – there’re plenty of cats) means ‘healing’. These lighthearted, warm short novels are designed to soothe the heart and mind and to help us find refuge in stories that make readers reflect on what is important in their lives.

In this series, we will read a complete novel per module. We will explore the themes, the characters' arcs, and personal takeaways as well as the Japanese cultural aspects.

Each module stands on its own and you can join any month you’d like. If you’re looking for a relaxing escape into soothing worlds and discussions come join us!

Required Texts

Students will need access to the novel selected for each monthly run of this module. Please consult the iteration pages for the specific novel that will be discussed next.
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Iterations

June 2025  Confirmed
October 2025  Candidate

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