This is the 12th installment of "Today's Book," a series of books selected by WAITER-U, and this time we're featuring "If Others Seem Happy, Eat a Beef Bowl at Matsuya Late at Night" from Tetsujin Bunko.
This book is exactly what the title suggests. It's a collection of stories about what advice older men in bars in Tokyo and Osaka would give to their younger selves if they were still young.
When we talk about giving advice to the younger generation, it's easy to see how the voices of famous people or those who have achieved great things are proudly presented. However, this is a wonderful book that captures the genuine voices from the heart of people who have worked hard with unwavering dedication. It's a parade of writings that offer a refreshing break from the seemingly short yet long nature of life.
One of them, as the title suggests, is "If other people seem happy, go eat a beef bowl at Matsuya late at night."
It originally started as a project within a very interesting magazine called Uramono JAPAN, which covers the dark side of society.
I found this book on X (formerly Twitter), bought it right away, learned about Uramono JAPAN, and am now reading it on Kindle Unlimited. It's quite interesting.
I will quote a few of those that resonated with me.
