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Japanese translated books

2022 is shaping up to be an outstanding year for new Japanese books in translation. Here's what you need to check out this year!

Read 4,746 reviews from the world’s largest community for readers. The Kamogawa Food Detectives, translated from Japanese by Jesse Kirkwood, is the first b…

If you're wondering where to start with Japanese literature, these are the best Japanese books across sci-fi, mystery, literary fiction, and more.

Read 2,539 reviews from the world’s largest community for readers. Anime master Hayao Miyazaki’s favorite childhood book, in English for the first time. …

Japanese literature has rapidly gained popularity in the West and for good reason too. Japanese authors seem to write with an elegant, often ethereal quality, no matter what the subject matter is. Now let me

Craving a literary adventure? Delve into the intricate world of Japanese translated fiction. Discover hidden gems and cultural treasures in every page. Here are ten translated Japanese books that you can't miss!

Jenn 📚 Bookstagram on Instagram: "Cats 🤝 Japanese fiction 🌸 I got the right day for translation Thursday 😺 When you see a cat on a cover of a Japanese book, you can expect the story to be cosy, charming, profound and maybe a bit quirky, in some cases with a dash of magical realism like time travel or a talking cat. Why all the cats you wonder? Well, cats are revered as good luck charms in Japan so it makes sense to feature them in these reads. Also cats have such a lot of character…

These books about mental health are a great start if you're looking to learn more about yourself or hear from someone who has experienced similar feelings.