"Hollow Needle" is a cult novel written by the great Japanese writer Kenzaburo Oe. This is a story about the conflict between tradition and modernity, between parents and children, between Japan and the West. The main character, a young man poet Massao Uemasu, begins a huge journey to find his sister, who has become a fanatical leader of the band, against everything that is old and traditional. The author skillfully recreates the atmosphere of post-war Japan, weaving folklore motifs and philosophical reflections into the story. "Hollow Needle" is a book about family, self-identification and finding one's place in the world, which will leave a mark in the hearts of readers.