Mariko Yamauchi is a novelist who realistically portrays the conflicts and feelings of stagnation that women face. In 2025, she published "The Choices of Local Girls," co-authored with Chizuko Ueno, as well as a short story inspired by "The Tale of Genji," broadening her range of expression. What is her driving force behind her consistent writing of women's stories?
*This interview is based on a talk show that took place at the press conference for "Tales of Her: Jewelry that wears a story - The girls of the Tale of Genji," a special project that combines stories and jewelry, created jointly by Mariko Yamauchi and the colored stone jewelry brand "BIZOUX."