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These are the best translated novels that came out in 2019, from France to Japan and man places in-between.

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A major anthology of great Japanese short stories introduced by Haruki Murakami This is a celebration of the Japanese short story from its modern origins in the nineteenth century to remarkable contemporary works. It includes the most well-known Japanese writers - Akutagawa, Murakami, Mishima, Kawabata - but also many surprising new pieces, from Yuko Tsushima's 'Flames' to Banana Yoshimoto's 'Bee Honey'. Ranging over myth, horror, love, nature, modern life, a diabolical painting, a cow…

A fully illustrated, beautifully produced edition of Junichiro Tanizaki's wise and evocative essay on Japanese culture. ‘We find beauty not in the thing itself but in the patterns of shadows, the light and the darkness, that one thing against another creates… Were it not for shadows, there would be no beauty.’ This book is in fact a portal. Reading it, you will be led by Junichiro Tanizaki’s light touch into a mysterious and tranquil world of darkness and shadows, where gold flashes in…

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Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life is a 2016 book by Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles. It explores the concept of ikigai, a Japanese word that can be translated as "a reason for being." The book argues that ikigai is the key to a long and happy life. Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life is a well-written and thought-provoking book. It is a must-read for anyone who is looking for meaning and purpose in their life.

About this item Material: This hand painted cat cover notebook is made of high quality and slightly yellowed paper, it doesn’t hurt eyes even you write or draw long hours Dimension(L*W): 18*12.5 cm/7*4.9 in, perfect size to fit in handbag, easy to carry around Design: Lovely hand painted cat pattern cover, there are 12 different covers to choose, pretty cover brings good mood when writing or drawing Multi-use: Interior are blank pages, suitable for writing, drawing, sketching, note-taking…

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2022 is shaping up to be an outstanding year for new Japanese books in translation. Here's what you need to check out this year!