Matcha on Monday by Michiko Aoyama

Matcha on Monday by Michiko Aoyama, translated by E. Madison Shimoda, is a warm and heartwarming Japanese novel about everyday life, relationships, family, and the unexpected connections that can change us.

Set around the beloved Marble Café in Tokyo, the story follows the café's Monday tradition: while the café normally welcomes customers throughout the week, Monday brings a special matcha café where people can pause, enjoy a warm cup of tea, and take a moment away from the pressures of everyday life.

Over the course of twelve months, different people visit the café carrying their own worries, hopes, relationships, and personal struggles. A singer dealing with a breakup, a young tea wholesaler, a couple facing difficulties, an artist searching for purpose, and others find themselves connected through this quiet space and the simple ritual of matcha.

With its cozy café setting and interconnected stories, Matcha on Monday explores human connection, family, friendship, love, personal growth, and the comfort found in small everyday moments. It is a companion novel to Hot Chocolate on Thursday and the second book in the Marble Café series.

Key Features

• Written by bestselling Japanese author Michiko Aoyama
• Translated by E. Madison Shimoda
• Book 2 in the Marble Café series
• Companion novel to Hot Chocolate on Thursday
• Set around a cozy café in Tokyo
• Interconnected stories of different people and their lives
• Themes of friendship, family, relationships, healing, and personal growth
• Perfect for readers who enjoy warm and comforting Japanese fiction

Product Details

Title: Matcha on Monday
Author: Michiko Aoyama
Translator: E. Madison Shimoda
Series: Marble Café #2
Language: English
Format: Hardcover
Genre: Japanese Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Literary Fiction, Slice of Life

About the Author

Michiko Aoyama is a bestselling Japanese author whose books often explore everyday life, human relationships, and the small moments that bring people together. She is best known internationally for What You Are Looking For Is in the Library. Hot Chocolate on Thursday and Matcha on Monday are both set around the fictional Marble Café in Tokyo.

Who Should Read Matcha on Monday?

This book is ideal for readers who enjoy Japanese fiction, cozy stories, slice-of-life novels, café stories, interconnected characters, friendship, family, and heartwarming books.

If you enjoyed Hot Chocolate on Thursday or What You Are Looking For Is in the Library, Matcha on Monday is a natural addition to your reading list.