** This vignette is no longer in print. However, it is now included as a complimentary story within the latest Maplopo translation from Dazai: Daffodil.**

A three page story from Dazai you won't soon forget.

As we edge toward the 75th anniversary of Osamu Dazai's death, much of his masterful prose remains surprisingly unknown to most English language readers. This observational vignette written by a youthful Dazai offers a lovely introduction to the introspective master widely known and loved in Japan. Translated in Japan by Doc and Reiko Kane of Maplopo, this semi-autobiographical account should serve as a nice introduction to those unaware of Dazai's genius. For those well aware of his talents (and possibly the several decade-old translation of this particular work) this updated translation in English provides a fresh look at this masterful vignette.

Please note: This is a VERY short story... Dazai's actual story is only three pages long The rest of the book includes our introductions as well as our aftertalk, which pushes up the page count to the number you see here. The print version of this book is priced as low as Amazon will allow us to price it and make it available in print. Thanks! Team Maplopo