* Snow Country: A poignant tale of love and loss set in a snowy mountain resort.
* The Sound of the Mountain: A meditation on aging and the search for meaning in life.
* Thousand Cranes: A story of two lovers separated by war and their enduring love.
* Beauty and Sadness: A novel about the complexities of human relationships and the power of memory.
If you're interested in learning more about Kawabata's work, I recommend exploring these novels and his other short stories. You might find a story that resonates with you, even if it isn't titled "The Mole."