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Reviewed on June 1, 2025 | Fiction
This is the first English translation of popular and prolific Japanese novelist Machida, whose internationally bestselling book celebrates human connections to food, comfort, adventure, and community. In a quaint seaside town in Japan, the Tenderness is a 24–7 convenience store that firmly adheres to its credo, "Caring for people, caring for you." The store's handsome manager, Shiba, exudes a charm and near-mystical allur...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

