{"product_id":"kenji-miyazawas-a-night-on-the-galactic-railway-the-manga-edition","title":"Kenji Miyazawa's A Night on the Galactic Railway: The Manga Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ProductDescription_contributor__NyAVg\"\u003eKenji Miyazawa \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ProductDescription_contributor__NyAVg\"\u003eadapted by Ayano Kitahara\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ProductDescription_contributor__NyAVg\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA breathtakingly beautiful world. . .reminding us that we are part of the universe.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e-Kaori Nagai\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"A modern classic.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e-NPR\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLonely and awkward, Giovanni struggles with his sick mother, absent father, and an afterschool job that isolates him from his peers. But on the night of the Star Festival, he is magically transported onto a celestial train with his best friend, Campanella. Together, they embark on an extraordinary journey through the galaxy, encountering mysterious characters and grappling with life's deepest questions. When Giovanni returns to earth, he faces the heartbreaking truth about their voyage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKenji Miyazawa, one of Japan's most revered authors, is celebrated for his poetic vision and ability to weave profound reflections on human nature into fantastical settings. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Night on the Galactic Railway\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a powerful exploration of friendship, loss, and the mysteries of existence, cementing its place as a timeless masterpiece. This edition, filled with stunning imagery and evocative themes, offers readers a glimpse into Miyazawa's genius. Reads right-to-left in the Japanese style.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ProductDescription_contributor__NyAVg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e_____\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ProductDescription_contributor__NyAVg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eKenji Miyazawa\u003c\/b\u003e was born into a wealthy family in rural Japan in 1896 and grew up questioning the class disparities of his society. He became a devout Buddhist and teacher of poor farmers, writing poems and stories whose fairytale-like style often conceals a great depth of purpose. He published only a few books before his death at the age of 37 but achieved wide acclaim posthumously, especially for the novella \u003ci\u003eA Night on the Galactic Railway\u003c\/i\u003e . His poem Strong in the Rain\" became an anthem of survival following the 2011 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster in northern Japan. He now features as a character in the popular \u003ci\u003eBungo Stray Dogs\u003c\/i\u003e manga and anime TV series.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAyano Kitahara\u003c\/b\u003e has been creating manga for major Japanese publishers for over four decades.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMoss Quanci\u003c\/b\u003e is a translator and writer based in Seattle. She translated the manga edition of \u003ci\u003eKenji Miyazawa's The Restaurant of Many Orders and Other Stories\u003c\/i\u003e and is working on a complete translation of Miyazawa's poetry collection, \u003ci\u003eSpring and Asura\u003c\/i\u003e . More of her work may be found at fieldomoss.com.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nikkei National Museum Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45111411015856,"sku":null,"price":20.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/9679\/8384\/files\/KenjiMiyazawa_sANightontheGalacticRailway.jpg?v=1778713007","url":"https:\/\/shop.nikkeiplace.org\/products\/kenji-miyazawas-a-night-on-the-galactic-railway-the-manga-edition","provider":"Nikkei National Museum Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}