Exploring Arishima Takeo’s ‘Takigawa Kyo’: Themes and Impact on Modern Japanese Literature

The focus of this report is Arishima Takeo’s novel “Takigawa Kyo,” which offers a profound exploration of existential themes and societal critiques that resonate within the framework of modern Japanese literature. The purpose of this analysis is to examine the core themes presented in the novel and to assess its impact on contemporary literary discourse in Japan. “Takigawa Kyo,” pu