Ryu Murakami, the Japanese novelist and film director, died at home on 17 October 2026, aged 74. His publisher Gentosha announced it on 23 October 2026. If you've…
Wonderful Half by Ari Ryn is a contemporary YA fiction set in 2000s Japan. It’s Ari’s debut novel, and I received an ARC copy from him. Although I…
Strange Pictures by Uketsu was an impulsive pick from the library. Because the title was intriguing. And honestly, I haven’t read a book of 200 something pages that…
Days at the Morisaki Bookshop by Satoshi Yagisawa is a heartwarming story that embraces the power of books and the solace they provide. Set in Tokyo’s charming Jimbocho…
Haruki Murakami's Men Without Women is a collection of seven short stories that delve into the quiet, introspective lives of men who find themselves alone—perhaps not always lonely,…
Kikuko Tsumura’s There’s No Such Thing as an Easy Job is a captivating and relatable book about adulting and work life in Japan. It offers a fascinating exploration…
