At the heart of Hinode Park stands a strange but beloved hippo named Kabahiko. According to local legend, touching the part of Kabahiko that corresponds to an ailment can bring healing.
As different people from the surrounding community visit the hippo, their individual struggles begin to connect in unexpected ways. From a child worried about his school performance to adults dealing with loneliness, relationships, work and personal uncertainty, each encounter becomes a small step toward understanding themselves and others.
The Healing Hippo of Hinode Park is a warm Japanese contemporary novel about healing, friendship, community and the quiet power of everyday encounters. The English edition is translated by Takami Nieda.
Key Features
- Japanese contemporary fiction
- Heartwarming and reflective story
- Themes of healing, friendship and community
- Multiple interconnected characters
- Magical-realism elements
- Set in Japan
- Translated from Japanese by Takami Nieda
- By the author of What You Are Looking For Is in the Library
Book Details
| Detail |
Information |
| Title |
The Healing Hippo of Hinode Park |
| Author |
Michiko Aoyama |
| Translator |
Takami Nieda |
| Original Title |
Recovery Kabahiko |
| Genre |
Japanese Fiction / Contemporary Fiction |
| Language |
English |
| Format |
Paperback |
About the Author
Michiko Aoyama is a Japanese author best known internationally for What You Are Looking For Is in the Library. Her fiction often explores human connection, everyday encounters and the ways seemingly small moments can affect people's lives.
Who Should Read This Book?
Perfect for readers who enjoy:
- Japanese translated fiction
- Heartwarming literary fiction
- Stories about community and human connection
- Gentle, emotional storytelling
- Magical realism
- Books such as What You Are Looking For Is in the Library
- Cozy and reflective Japanese novels
