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Original, Short and Compelling ReadsRed 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.Series launched November 2018
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Japan’s only convicted cannibal, who lives at large and now describes himself as a food critic, has written more than 20 books[UPDATED: 6-7-2019]
Issei Sagawa killed and cannibalised a Dutch woman when he was living, and studying for a PhD in...
Japan’s only convicted cannibal, who lives at large and now describes himself as a food critic, has written more than 20 books Posted by -
For over a thousand years many of Japan’s emperors have played an active role in publishing: writing poems, books and even scientific papers[UPDATED: 5-2-2019]
Since Japan’s first book on the nation’s history was commissioned by Emperor Temmu, Japan’s...
For over a thousand years many of Japan’s emperors have played an active role in publishing: writing poems, books and even scientific papers Posted by
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.