In Sweet Bean Paste, a grizzled dorayaki shop owner forms an unlikely bond with Tokue, an elderly woman whose sweet bean paste is unparalleled. As Tokue teaches him the art of her craft, they confront societal prejudices and personal regrets. Sukegawa’s novel is a poignant meditation on the burdens of the past, the healing power of kindness, and the transformative nature of human connection.
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Sweet Bean Paste
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