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23 Nov 2019
1 Jan 2020
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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.New Releases
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Kobo Abe is said to be the Kafka of Japan[UPDATED: 11-22-2019]
Kobo Abe (1924-1992) is said to be ‘The Kafka of Japan’. He is best known for: The Road...
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An Italian who came to Japan to design the nation’s first modern banknotes helped found one of the country’s most important printers[UPDATED: 11-21-2019]
Edoardo Chiossone (1833-1898) an Italian painter, engraver and lithographer arrived in Japan in...
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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.