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22 Sep 2021
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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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Writing arrived in Japan in the 5th century AD from China[UPDATED: 1-13-2022]
Japan and the Japanese did not develop their own fully-fledged writing system, but imported one...- TOPICS:
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Writing arrived in Japan in the 5th century AD from China Posted by -
Mount Fuji, which is featured in Japan’s oldest fictional prose and first collection of poetry, is still a powerful literary motif[UPDATED: 12-1-2021]
In June 2013 the World Heritage Committee of UNESCO announced that Mount Fuji would be recognised...- TOPICS:
- Randy Taguchi
“Monkey Man” by Takuji Ichikawa a writer who understands the zeitgeist, published today, is a gripping mix of the fantastical and the everyday 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.