Japanese translated books

I read Before the Coffee Gets Cold, by Toshikazu Kawaguchi, as part of a buddy read a few months ago, and while my fellow readers really enjoyed it, I just never warmed to it. While I liked the idea of the story quite a lot I didn’t enjoy the writing. Initially I thought it was because I had just finished reading The Poet X, which is lyrical and almost more of an experience than a book, and Kawaguchi’s writing style is very straight forward and matter-of-fact with no embellishment.

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Japanese Book Recommendations [save for later] Nobody asked, but here are some recs for all Japanese literature lovers. I am not really good when it comes to editing, but this format seems easier[it does take me days, though] Tell me if you have read any of these books, and feel free to share your favorites by Japanese authors

Read some of Japan's finest literary creations in English. Some you may know but there are likely plenty you don't.

Japanese Novels & Books about Japan to read before visiting. Books on history, culture, the best Japanese fiction, & fantasy novels.

The Lantern of Lost Memories by Sanaka Hiiragi, Hardback (ISBN: 9781035023622)