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Our Books

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    • Monkey Man
      22 Sep 2021
  • Original, Short and Compelling Reads
    Red Circle Minis is a new series of short captivating books by Japan's finest contemporary writers that brings the narratives and voices of Japan together as never before. Each book is a first edition written specifically for the series and is being published in English first.
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THE Circle

For everyone interested in Japanese literature, culture and publishing

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Factbook

Meet the Founders

Richard Nathan and Koji Chikatani are two international publishing executives with a wealth of experience who have been friends for more than 20 years. Though fluent in Japanese, Richard has always wanted to read the very best Japanese creative writing in English; and for years it's been Koji's ambition to make the best Japanese contemporary writing accessible to readers outside Japan.
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