One Hundred Flowers

One Hundred Flowers by Genki Kawamura is a deeply moving novel about memory, family, and the fleeting nature of time. The story follows Yuriko, a gentle piano teacher, and her son, Izumi, as they navigate the challenges of her growing memory loss. As Yuriko’s dementia progresses, Izumi is forced to confront long-buried family secrets and his own emotions about the past. Through lyrical storytelling and heartfelt moments, Kawamura paints a tender portrait of love, loss, and the beauty found in even the most transient of memories.