Japanese Bestseller «Before the Coffee Gets Cold» Now in Latvian
The Latvian translation of Toshikazu Kawaguchi's novel «Before the Coffee Gets Cold» has been published. The book, a global bestseller translated into 30 languages, has sold over a million copies worldwide.
Japanese Literature in Latvia
Latvian readers can now enjoy the work of Japanese author Toshikazu Kawaguchi, «Before the Coffee Gets Cold». The novel, which became an international bestseller a decade ago, is now available in Latvian translation.
Translation and Popularity
The book was translated from Japanese by Ilze Paegle-Mkrtchyan. The original has garnered immense reader interest globally – it has been translated into 30 languages and sold over a million copies.
The story takes place in a special Tokyo café where visitors have the chance to travel to the past, as long as their coffee stays warm. It is a philosophical and human tale that prompts reflection on time, choices, and relationships.
