Tamaki Hoshi
Tamaki is a Tokyo-based history geek turned pageant girl whose writing blends dusty archives with breezy girl talk. She explores how aesthetics and social customs shape everyday life in Japan—past and present. On rainy days, you’ll find her curled up with a cup of green tea and a gripping historical fiction novel.
Behind the Myth: The Politics of Japan’s Island Creation Story
The eighth-century tale of the islands' divine birth reveals five pragmatic political motives
How to Wear and Style a Summer Yukata
Your guide to styling Japan’s most iconic seasonal garment
Inside the 2026 Akutagawa & Naoki Prizes
The Most Prestigious Prizes in Japanese Literature
Based in Japan: Inside Rakugo With Katsura Sunshine
Translating Japan’s Traditional Comedic Storytelling
10 Must-Read Japanese Novels Set for Release in 2026
Read ahead of the flow by picking up these translated masterpieces as they hit global bookstore shelves
New Year’s Resolutions in Japan: Try New Year’s “Precedents”
How Japan’s “Firsts” Remind Us To Start the Year With Intention