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Literature
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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)
Why the World Needs Literature
Conversations with award-winning author Yu Miri and translator Morgan Giles![6 Japanese Mystery Novels to Read in 2021](https://metropolisjapan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Top-Six-Japanese-Mystery-Novels-to-Read-in-2021-Final-380x214.jpg)
6 Japanese Mystery Novels to Read in 2021
Honkaku, thrillers and crime sagas — Japan’s got it all![The Sacrifice Needed to Live Between Cultural Worlds](https://metropolisjapan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/iStock-1131749924-copy-2-380x182.jpg)
The Sacrifice Needed to Live Between Cultural Worlds
Liane Wakabayashi’s new memoir ‘The Wagamama Bride’![Seven Japanese Books About Mental Health and Wellbeing](https://metropolisjapan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Black-and-Red-Gaming-YouTube-Channel-Art-380x214.jpg)