Naoko (novel)

Naoko is a novel by Keigo Higashino. The original title is Himitsu (秘密, Secret). The novel won the 52nd Mystery Writers of Japan Award for Best Novel. The story centers on a man whose wife and daughter are in a terrible accident; the wife dies, but when the daughter wakes up, he discovers his wife's mind inside.

It was made into a 1999 Japanese film, Himitsu, directed by Yōjirō Takita. The 2007 film The Secret is based on the Japanese film.

Synopsis

Heisuke Sugita (杉田 平介, Sugita Heisuke), a humble 39-year-old man, enjoys the smaller pleasures in life. He is devastated when his wife and daughter are involved in a bus accident. Naoko Sugita (杉田 直子 Sugita Naoko), his wife, dies and his 11-year-old daughter Monami Sugita (杉田 藻奈美 Sugita Monami) is badly injured. Monami makes a miraculous recovery—albeit, with one small twist—her personality and memories are that of her mother Naoko's, rather than her own. Both Heisuke and Naoko conclude that her spirit is possessing Monami's body. Unable to explain what has happened, they decide to keep the matter a secret while Naoko lives as Monami from then on.

Himitsu (Yui Horie album)

Himitsu (秘密) is the eighth album by Yui Horie. It was released on February 22, 2012, as a standard edition and two limited editions, that came in a "Spring-Summer" or "Winter" variation.

The album achieved a peak position of third in the Oricon Charts, staying in the chart for six weeks.

Track listing

Himitsu (disambiguation)

Himitsu (秘密) is a Japanese word for "secret".

Himitsu may refer to:

Music

Film and television