Okuotoko is a Japanese novel written by Kōbō Abe. The story follows a man who wakes up one day to find himself completely alone in a city that is slowly being taken over by sand. As he navigates this surreal and desolate landscape, he begins to question his own existence and the nature of reality.
The protagonist, known only as "the man," encounters various strange characters and situations as he tries to make sense of his surroundings. As the sand continues to encroach on the city, he becomes increasingly desperate to find a way out.
Okuotoko is a thought-provoking and existential novel that explores themes of isolation, identity, and the search for meaning in a chaotic world. Abe's writing style is both poetic and haunting, drawing readers into the man's disorienting journey through a world that is slowly slipping away.