10 Best Japanese Books That Are Translated in English
BOOK : "Convenience Store Woman" by Sayaka Murata A unique story about societal expectations and individuality set in a Tokyo convenience store.
BOOK : "Norwegian Wood" by Haruki Murakami A nostalgic tale set in Tokyo during the late 1960s, exploring themes of love and loss.
BOOK : "Breasts and Eggs" by Mieko Kawakami A thought-provoking novel delving into womanhood, family, and identity.
BOOK : "Strange Weather in Tokyo" by Hiromi Kawakami
BOOK : "The Easy Life in Kamusari" by Shion Miura A charming novel about life in a small Japanese town.
BOOK : "Before the Coffee Gets Cold" by Toshikazu Kawaguchi A touching story about time travel and second chances in a Tokyo café
BOOK : "The Kamogawa Food Detectives" A delightful mystery novel centered around food and friendship
BOOK : "Where the Wild Ladies Are" by Aoko Matsuda A collection of fabulist tales based on Japanese folklore with a modern twist
BOOK : "Tokyo Ueno Station" by Miri Yu A poignant story of a man's ghost haunting a park near Ueno Station, reflecting on his life and Japan's history
BOOK : "The Emissary" by Yoko Tawada An intriguing novel set in a post-disaster Japan where the elderly are possibly immortal and the young struggle to survive
BOOK : "Goodbye Tsugumi" by Banana Yoshimoto A portrayal of a feisty young woman in 1980s Japan, exploring themes of family and friendship