Winner of the Kyoto Book Award, which was made into a movie in 2016. This long-selling novel has continued to sell well since it gained popularity through word-of-mouth as a "tearjerker" in 2014. It is a paperback book. ★ There is a tear on the right edge of the obi (paper band), but I think it does not interfere with reading. (See photo 4) ★ I am also listing this on other platforms, so please comment before purchasing.