Discover the Magic of Japanese Fiction

Discover the Magic of Japanese Fiction

From beautifully understated storytelling to gripping, genre-defying plots, Japanese fiction has taken the world by storm. Almost half of the top translated novels in 2024 were from Japan, proving the growing appetite for these rich, immersive stories.

Now, you can explore this literary phenomenon with our latest collection of fiction by Japanese authors. From Haruki Murakami’s dreamlike worlds to Sayaka Murata’s thought-provoking social commentary, these books offer something for every reader.

Explore titles from:
Classic literary icons – Yukio Mishima, Kazuo Ishiguro
Bestselling contemporary voices – Sayaka Murata, Mieko Kawakami
Must-read novels – Before the Coffee Gets Cold, Convenience Store Woman, Breast and Eggs

Available now in branches and online as eBooks and eAudiobooks.

Before The Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

Before The Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

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The Temple of Dawn by Yukio Mishima

The Temple of Dawn by Yukio Mishima

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Runaway Horses by Yukio Mishima

Runaway Horses by Yukio Mishima

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Spring Snow by Yukio Mishima

Spring Snow by Yukio Mishima

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The Decay of the Angel by Yukio Mishima

The Decay of the Angel by Yukio Mishima

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The Temple of the Golden Pavilion by Yukio Mishima

The Temple of the Golden Pavilion by Yukio Mishima

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Kafka on The Shore by Haruki Murakami

Kafka on The Shore by Haruki Murakami

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Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami

Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami

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The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle by Haruki Murakami

The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle by Haruki Murakami

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End of the World and Hard-Boiled Wonderland by Haruki Murakami

End of the World and Hard-Boiled Wonderland by Haruki Murakami

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An Artist of The Floating World by Kazuo Ishiguro

An Artist of The Floating World by Kazuo Ishiguro

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The Unconsoled by Kazuo Ishiguro

The Unconsoled by Kazuo Ishiguro

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The Buried Giant by Kazuo Ishiguro

The Buried Giant by Kazuo Ishiguro

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Kitchen by Banana Yoshimoto

Kitchen by Banana Yoshimoto

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Breasts and Eggs by Mieko Kawakami

Breasts and Eggs by Mieko Kawakami

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The Memory Police by Yoko Ogawa

The Memory Police by Yoko Ogawa

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The Housekeeper and the Professor by Yoko Ogawa

The Housekeeper and the Professor by Yoko Ogawa

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Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata

Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata

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Under the Eye of the Big Bird by Hiromi Kawakami

Under the Eye of the Big Bird by Hiromi Kawakami

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Forbidden Colours by Yukio Mishima

Forbidden Colours by Yukio Mishima

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Confessions of a Mask by Yukio Mishima

Confessions of a Mask by Yukio Mishima

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Death in Midsummer by Yukio Mishima

Death in Midsummer by Yukio Mishima

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Life for Sale by Yukio Mishima

Life for Sale by Yukio Mishima

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The Frolic of the Beasts by Yukio Mishima

The Frolic of the Beasts by Yukio Mishima

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Star by Yukio Mishima

Star by Yukio Mishima

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Thirst for Love by Yukio Mishima

Thirst for Love by Yukio Mishima

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Temple of Dawn by Yukio Mishima

Temple of Dawn by Yukio Mishima

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Sailor Who fell from Grace by Yukio Mishima

Sailor Who fell from Grace by Yukio Mishima

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After the Banquet by Yukio Mishima

After the Banquet by Yukio Mishima

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Beautiful Star By Yukio Mishima

Beautiful Star by Yukio Mishima

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IQ84: The Complete Trilogy by Haruki Murakami

IQ84: The Complete Trilogy by Haruki Murakami

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Manga Stories 1 by Haruki Murakami

Manga Stories 1 by Haruki Murakami

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Men Without Women by Haruki Murakami

Men Without Women by Haruki Murakami

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Tokio Blues / Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami

Tokio Blues / Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami

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What I talk about when I talk about running by Haruki Murakami

What I talk about when I talk about running by Haruki Murakami

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The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle by Haruki Murakami

The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle by Haruki Murakami

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Killing Commendatore by Haruki Murakami

Killing Commendatore by Haruki Murakami

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Novelist as a Vocation by Haruki Murakami

Novelist as a Vocation by Haruki Murakami

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The City and its Uncertain Walls by Haruki Murakami

The City and its Uncertain Walls by Haruki Murakami

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First Person Singular by Haruki Murakami

First Person Singular by Haruki Murakami

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Birthday Girl by Haruki Murakami

Birthday Girl by Haruki Murakami

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The Strange Library by Haruki Murakami

The Strange Library by Haruki Murakami

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Dance Dance Dance by Haruki Murakami

Dance Dance Dance by Haruki Murakami

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South Of The Border, West Of The Sun By Haruki Murakami

South of the Border, West of the Sun by Haruki Murakami

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A Wild Sheep Chase by Haruki Murakami

A Wild Sheep Chase by Haruki Murakami

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After Dark by Haruki Murakami

After Dark by Haruki Murakami

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After the Quake by Haruki Murakami

After the Quake by Haruki Murakami

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Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman by Haruki Murakami

Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman by Haruki Murakami

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Underground by Haruki Murakami

Underground by Haruki Murakami

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The Elephant Vanishes by Haruki Murakami

The Elephant Vanishes by Haruki Murakami

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Sputnik Sweetheart by Haruki Murakami

Sputnik Sweetheart by Haruki Murakami

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