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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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In Meiji Japan books were the ultimate ‘must-clutch’ fashion accessories for young women and schoolgirls[UPDATED: 10-28-2020]
In Meiji era (1868-1912) Japan, when the nation was experiencing a period of rapid modernisation...- TOPICS:
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Japan’s first ‘I-novels’ were written and published in 1906 and 1907[UPDATED: 10-12-2020]
The I-novel also known as watakushi shosetsu, is a type of confessional autobiographical Japanese...
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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.