If you could not see, what would your heart want you to see?
This question echoes throughout Raccoon Doggie’s Realm: The Musical Journey Within, a captivating collection of six short stories where music transcends the boundaries of sight and sound. Each tale harmonizes the profound impacts of music with the trials and triumphs of life, from the serene cherry blossom-lined streets of Japan to a mystical moonlit lake in an onsen
town.
Meet characters like Raccoon Doggie, a blind painter whose world has dimmed to darkness yet finds clarity in the melodies that color his reality, and others who discover that life’s beauty isn’t seen but deeply felt and heard.
Set against the lush natural beauty of Kyushu, Japan’s southwesternmost island, these stories offer a window into a simpler time, evoking warmth, connection, and the enduring human spirit.
The six stories include:
- Bossa Nova for Sunday Mornings
- Raccoon Doggie’s Realm: The Musical Journey Within
- Scherzo
- Moonlit Golden Scale—Kinrin Lake
- Bergamasque II: The Quest for the Missing Doll
- On a Sunday Afternoon, by the Seaside
Unlike contemporary novels set in bustling Tokyo, this collection transports readers into the heart of rural Japan, evoking the charm, simplicity, and quiet richness of life in Kyushu’s small towns. It offers a vicarious journey into a side of Japan that remains largely unexplored.
Exclusive to this Hardcover Edition: When Rain Meets Memory
This beautifully bound edition includes the exclusive story When Rain Meets Memory, where an ordinary rainstorm becomes a cherished family memory, revealing the beauty in fleeting moments and unexpected acts of kindness.
For readers enchanted by resilience, sensory depth, and the universal language of music, this collection offers a heartwarming journey. This hardcover edition, with its exclusive content and elegant design, is perfect for those who wish to keep a timeless piece of Japan’s soul on their bookshelf
