Books
The Thorn PullerBy Ito Hiromi A raw, unflinching narrative that confronts the body, memory, and the long process of survival. Review by Conor Hodges
Books
The German Experience of Japan's Treaty Port SystemBy Prue S. Holstein This book examines the experiences in Kobe of two German merchants across the pre- and post-unequal-treaties periods. Review by Gergely Tóth
Books
Modern Japanese Printmakers: New Waves and EruptionsBy Malene Wagner A visually striking introduction to post–World War II Japanese printmaking, showcasing a movement that blends meticulous craft with bold experimentation. Review by Laurence Green
Books
The Hotel HokusaiBy T.Y. Garner Set in the vibrant and bustling melting pot of 1893 Yokohama, The Hotel Hokusai weaves an engaging murder mystery while also exploring themes of loneliness, friendship, and adventure in foreign lands. Review by Isabel Mermagen
Books
Yone Noguchi. The Stream of FateBy Edward Marx The second volume of Edward Marx’s comprehensive biography of Noguchi Yonejirō (1875-1947), also known as Yone Noguchi, covers the period of his life between 1904 and 1921. Review by Peter Kornicki
Books
Fuji: A Mountain in the MakingBy Andrew W. Bernstein From its deep geological beginnings to its modern designation as a World Heritage Site, in this exciting new book Andrew Bernstein unearths the mountain’s many contradictions. Review by Laurence Green
Books
The Wisdom of Ancient Japan: Timeless Lessons to Live ByBy Okada Saori This book takes us on a quiet journey of reflection, with each of its sixty lessons and proverbs inviting us to walk down a path we might have neglected or overlooked. Review by Joulanar Maayouchi
Books
Exhibition - SamuraiStructured chronologically, British Museum's exhibition traces how the samurai shaped Japan’s social order, cultural identity, and international presence over nearly a millennium. Review by Vittorio Cimino
Books
Sisters in YellowBy Kawakami Mieko An epic running to nearly 600 pages in the Japanese original, it's full to the brim with the stuff of life, feeling like a straight shot of hard-edged impact. Review by Laurence Green
Books
At the End of the MatineeBy Hirano Keiichiro There is nothing that will prepare you for the rollercoaster that is At the End of the Matinee.This isn’t just a love story but a testament to fate and how what is meant for you, will undoubtedly reach you. Review by Azmina Sohail