On this bookshelf, particles of light occasionally pour down from the lamp. No equipment is visible in the space. The light travels across the surface of the wooden pillars, transforms into text, and speaks to visitors as sentences. Words of wisdom from those who came before us that illuminate an uncertain future, or hints on how to enjoy life are offered. Since ancient times, light has been a symbol of wisdom in Buddhism and various other fields. Rather than presenting information as-is, we have created a warm, light-themed presentation. Seeping from soft wood grain, it brings a pleasant comfort that touches the heartstrings of people. The content changes diversely throughout morning/afternoon/evening, by date, and by season, so that each time you use it, you encounter new information. At times, "aphorisms"—passages extracted from books, such as words of wisdom from predecessors—are projected. At other times, the "Calendar of Today" teaches you about the current season and how to enjoy it. Furthermore, a "Squirrel Clock"—not a cuckoo clock—appears, with a lively animation and sound effects where a squirrel tells the time.

Aphorisms - Passages from Classic Works

Passages extracted from a diverse range of books selected by BACH—novels, essays, comics, art books, cookbooks, photo collections, and more. The location in the collection and page numbers are also displayed, serving as an opportunity to discover new books.

Today's Calendar ~ Twenty-Four Solar Terms and Seventy-Two Seasons ~

The East Wind Melts the Ice, Peach Blossoms Begin to Smile, Earth Grows Moist and Sultry, Maples and Ivy Turn Yellow... Centered on the beautifully poetic words of Japan's 72 seasons, "Seventy-Two Seasons," we introduce haiku, seasonal foods, flowers, events and more through both text and visuals. Squirrel Clock A squirrel emerges from the walnut wood of the bookshelf to tell the time. In the past, it has been a symbol of "good fortune" and "fertility" in Chinese and Japanese art circles, and it carries meaning as an auspicious charm.

Squirrel Clock

A squirrel emerges from the walnut wood of the bookshelf to tell the time. In the past, squirrels have symbolized "abundance of happiness" and "fertility" in Chinese and Japanese art circles, and this design incorporates the significance of a lucky charm.