Japanese books

Book mail from @bethkempton ! Just received this beautiful book titled 'Kokoro' in the post over the weekend and I am so excited to read it❤ As someone who loved Beth's last book, 'Wabi Sabi', I know this one's going to be just as enriching, full of valuable insights and wisdom as she takes us on a journey of life - of navigating change, transition, loss and re-birth, and how to survive in this beautiful yet uncertain world through the wisdom of the Japanese 'Kokoro' - the 'intelligent…

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.

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

Are you reading anything for #JanuaryInJapan 🇯🇵?? I had #TheChibinekoKitchen #TheBalnketCats and #TheCatWhoSavedTheLibrary on my TBR but I haven't made much progress yet. But there are still a few days left 🤞 #Japanuary Here are all the books from my shelf that are either translated from Japanese or based in Japan. And the beautiful thing is that I can recommend any of these anytime. Do you spot any favourites? Some more recs which are not in the picture but I have loved in the past…

The interconnected night time lives of different in habitants of Tokyo are explored in this slim book, with each chapter starting at 1AM. Mitsuki works at a movie prop warehouse and has to source l…

Antique Japanese book about ''GO'' game

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!

Goodnight Tokyo really captured the sleepy night time vibes, but I struggled to keep up with the large cast of characters.

I’ve long been enchanted by the elegance and wisdom of Japanese culture—a way of living that feels like a quiet art form, blending mindfulness,...

Here are all the #koreantranslation books I have on my shelves plus my eternal TBR that I want to get and read some day. Last year was my year of reading #translatedfiction and I found so many favorites in Japanese and Korean books. I loved almost all of these #koreanbooks but some of my favorite are: 🔖 #WelcomeToTheHyunamDongBookshop 🔖 #DallergutDreamDepartmentStore 🔖 #TheHealingSeasonOfPottery Oh, who am I kidding. I loved them all. 🙈 What are you reading for #KoreanMarch? Swipe to…

Are you reading anything for #JanuaryInJapan 🇯🇵?? I had #TheChibinekoKitchen #TheBalnketCats and #TheCatWhoSavedTheLibrary on my TBR but I haven't made much progress yet. But there are still a few days left 🤞 #Japanuary Here are all the books from my shelf that are either translated from Japanese or based in Japan. And the beautiful thing is that I can recommend any of these anytime. Do you spot any favourites? Some more recs which are not in the picture but I have loved in the past…

If you're interested in Japanese literature, here are 5 books that will make you fall in love with the country. Japanese Culture | Japanese Literature | Recommended Reads | Books on Japan

Sayaka Murata has won multiple literary prizes in Japan, she was named one of Vogue Japan’s Women Of The Year in 2016, and yet Convenience Store Woman is the first of her ten (ten!) novels to be translated into English. It was translated by Ginny Tapley Takemori... #Translated #Translation #Japan #Japanese #Books #Reading #MustRead

Ichigo Ichie is a self-help book compounded together by authors Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles. It is a short and simple book that hopes to provide a practical guide on how to relish and live …