Before We Forget Kindness Tokyo Cafe Series Fifth Book Translated From Japanese Paperback

Before We Forget Kindness: The most emotional book yet in the sensational Tokyo cafe series: 5 is a moving paperback edition for readers who love gentle, character-driven fiction and thoughtful time-bending stories. Perfect for fans of the Tokyo café series or anyone seeking a tearful, hopeful read, this book brings four new visitors to the mysterious café where a simple cup of coffee offers a chance to revisit the past. Tender, reflective and beautifully translated, it’s an excellent addition to a book collection or a thoughtful gift set for book lovers.

What’s inside

This brand-new paperback follows Toshikazu Kawaguchi’s signature premise: ordinary people enter a small Tokyo café and are granted a single way to travel back in time to resolve something in their lives as their coffee is poured. In Before We Forget Kindness, four guests arrive with private longings and fragile hopes:

• The father who could not allow his daughter to get married
• A woman who couldn't give Valentine's Day chocolates to her loved one
• A boy who wants to show his smile to his divorced parents
• A wife holding a child with no name

Through these intimate vignettes Kawaguchi explores regret, forgiveness and the quiet courage it takes to reconnect. The stories are translated from Japanese with care, preserving the emotional atmosphere that has made this series resonate worldwide.

Product details

Title in this Set: Before We Forget Kindness: The most emotional book yet in the sensational Tokyo cafe series: 5
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
ISBN: ‎9781035046287

Why readers love this paperback edition

• From a bestselling and award-recognised author — Toshikazu Kawaguchi received the Grand Prize of the Suginami Theatre Festival and was nominated for the Bookseller's Award.
• Emotional, precise storytelling ideal for quiet evenings, book club picks, or classroom discussion on narrative empathy.
• Short, powerful chapters make it perfect for bedtime reading or travel.
• Beautifully translated Japanese fiction that fits well in curated book collections and themed gift sets.

This book stands out for its human warmth and the way it honors small acts of courage. It’s an accessible paperback edition that brings comfort to readers who cherish emotional realism and thoughtful plots. Whether you’re buying for yourself, a friend, or assembling a curated gift set, Before We Forget Kindness offers solace and connection—an ideal present for parents, teachers, book club members, or anyone looking for a timeless keepsake that prompts reflection and hope.