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Literature
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Five Translated Japanese Works to Read Autumn 2022
The best picks to add to your reading list![Edo Period Sustainability](https://metropolisjapan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/5-380x267.jpg)
Edo Period Sustainability
The professions that kept old Japan self-sufficient![What is Japanese Literature?](https://metropolisjapan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Spring-2022-WP-Post-images-380x214.jpg)
What is Japanese Literature?
Studying Rip It Up by Kou Machida (Translated by Daniel Joseph)![Rainy Spring Night](https://metropolisjapan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/c477c987-s-380x254.jpeg)
Rainy Spring Night
A previously-untranslated short story by Kafu Nagai![This Monk Wears Heels](https://metropolisjapan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Photo-by-Derek-Makishima-01-380x254.jpeg)
This Monk Wears Heels
Kodo Nishimura shares his fairy godmother spirit in new book![Top 7 Japanese Books to Read This Winter](https://metropolisjapan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/featured-image-380x214.jpg)
Top 7 Japanese Books to Read This Winter
From romance to AI, works of translation to Tokyo-based novels![Fresh Ink: Osamu Dazai](https://metropolisjapan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/LeeHill-533x400.jpg)
Fresh Ink: Osamu Dazai
The English-language debut of A, Autumn![What’s New in Translation?](https://metropolisjapan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Untitled-design-3-380x190.jpg)
What’s New in Translation?
Two newly translated Japanese novels to read this autumn![So You Thought You Didn’t Like Manga?](https://metropolisjapan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Purple-and-Pink-Organic-and-Handcrafted-Welcome-Message-Elementary-Back-to-School-Banner-380x190.jpg)
So You Thought You Didn’t Like Manga?
A dive into the English-language side of Japan’s alternative manga world![Life Is Elsewhere/Burn Your Flags](https://metropolisjapan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/front-cover-1108-HQ-JPG-248x380.jpg)
Life Is Elsewhere/Burn Your Flags
Japan-based author Iain Maloney's latest work![Why the World Needs Literature](https://metropolisjapan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Untitled-design-380x190.jpg)