Japanese Literature

The Wait For Murakami's IQ84

The popular writer’s first English release in years is coming. Fans are likely already on the edge of their seats.

Norwegian Wood OK, and Pretty

Despite a tepid critical reception so far, people will go see the film adaptation of one of Japan’s most revered books.

The Murakami Factor

The 2010 Nobel Prize for Literature went to Peruvian author Llosa. But Japan’s most celebrated contemporary writer must surely stand a chance in the future.

Kenzaburō Ōe

This ‘nonconformist’ writer supports human rights and denounces nuclear weapons.

Yasunari Kawabata

This iconic writer and Asian Nobel Laureate brought ‘beauty’ and ‘Japan’ together.