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a love letter to japan: literature, film, fragrance, and everything in between

there’s something about japanese literature and film that lingers—soft, melancholic, a little surreal, but always deeply human. from the existential despair of osamu dazai to mishima’s razor-sharp prose and the atmospheric slowness of ozu’s films, this is a love letter to the way japan captures stillness, longing, and the fleeting beauty of life.

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Discover 9 must-read Japanese books before 2026. This list features timeless stories to inspire your next chapter. Explore Japanese literature including novels, and books on simple living and food. Find stories by well-known authors like Haruki Murakami and Osamu Dazai

Ready for some great reads? Check out these 7 really good Japanese books that anyone can enjoy. You'll find many interesting stories about everyday life, exciting adventures, and true tales. These books are a great way to explore Japanese culture and its unique point of view. From modern novels to older favorites by popular authors, this list has something special for you. Find your next favorite book today!

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the japanese literature book cover features an image of a cherry blossom branch with leaves on it

Japanese literature entered my life years ago in a way I didn't expect. A publisher friend of mine told me that I look and feel like Murakami's women...

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the book of yokai by michael dylan foster, read by tim campbell

Monsters, ghosts, fantastic beings, and supernatural phenomena of all sorts haunt the folklore and popular culture of Japan. Broadly labeled yokai, these creatures come in infinite shapes and sizes, from tengu mountain goblins and kappa water spirits to shape-shifting foxes and long-tongued ceiling-lickers. Currently popular in anime, manga, film, and computer games, many yokai originated in local legends, folktales, and regional ghost stories. Drawing on years of research in Japan, Michael…

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Hayao Miyazaki's Book Recommendations @ Radical Reads

Want to read a list of celebrated Japanese animator, director, screenwriter and artist Hayao Miyazaki's book recommendations? Explore the Studio Ghibli icon's 50 favorite children's stories - along with hundreds of other celebrity book recs - at the Radical Reads blog.

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