The Gate

Released: September 7, 2026
Length: 7 hrs
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Castalia House

Sōsuke and Oyone live a quiet, modest life near Tokyo, their marriage shaped by an old betrayal that left them isolated from others. When a resurfacing name hints at unresolved pasts, Sōsuke embarks on a solitary journey to a Zen monastery to confront lingering guilt. This contemplative novel explores the difficulties of living with unchangeable truths and the delicate nature of human relationships, brought vividly to life through a fresh, contemporary translation.

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