Dr Yanqiu Zheng is a historian of China in the world and is the Associate Director of Asia and Pacific Programs at St.

These whimsical, escapist books have long been popular in Japan and Korea. But now translations of titles like We'll ...

"Ruraru-san no Hondana," written and illustrated by Hiroshi Ito (Published by Poplar Publishing Co. Ltd., 2005) ...

An intriguing exhibition of Japanese artists’ books co-curated by three Sonoma residents is being featured at Sonoma Valley ...

Some are even chosen to be published! (This is Part 21 of the "Learning from Japanese picture books" series, which introduces recommended Japanese picture books, along with related terms and ...

Three books won Japan’s Akutagawa Prize in 2024. This prestigious prize is awarded to “new” writers of literature, who may have published works, but are not considered established.

a factor behind sluggish book sales. Based on the survey results, an expert panel of the education ministry will discuss measures to address the situation. According to the Japan Publishing ...