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Literature

9 September 2026

Seijaku by Dr Miki Fujito: Finding Stillness Without Another Life Overhaul

A Japanese doctor’s answer to the self-help treadmill: a small, illustrated book that asks nothing of you except a quiet moment. Is it worth yours?...

  • Literature

    Seijaku: The Japanese Concept Promising Calm in a Noisy World

    Find out why seijaku is resonating far beyond Japa...

    Hardcover edition of Seijaku: The Japanese Secret to Finding Stillness by Dr. Miki Fujito displayed beside traditional Japanese chopsticks, highlighting Japanese culture, mindfulness, and Zen-inspired living.
    Find out why seijaku is resonating far beyond Japa...

    Written by: Giulia Wilzewski

    3 September 2026
  • Literature

    Dostoevsky’s Influence on Japan: Meiji to Today

    Noise, fracture, and moral tension collide as a ni...

    Noise, fracture, and moral tension collide as a ni...

    Written by: Santiago Campodonico

    8 January 2026
  • Literature

    The Buraiha Generation: An Introduction

    Discover the Buraiha, a group of talented Japanese...

    A black and white split photo of Buraiha writers Osamu Dazai and Oda Sakunosuke sitting on bar stools at Bar Lupin. Dazai is shown on the left in a relaxed pose with his leg up while Oda is on the right smiling with a cigarette representing the Decadent School of Japanese literature.
    Discover the Buraiha, a group of talented Japanese...

    Written by: Santiago Campodonico

    28 July 2025

Japanese literature is known for its deep themes and unique storytelling. At Japan Nakama, we delve into the works of celebrated authors like Haruki Murakami and Yukio Mishima, exploring how their novels offer insights into Japan’s culture and psyche. This section celebrates Japan’s literary history, highlighting the timeless works that continue to inspire readers worldwide.

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    Jim Rion on Translating Uketsu’s Strange Pictures

    Jim Rion shares his experience translating Uketsu’s Strange Pictures, discussing its dark themes, co...

    By: Elisa Taillefesse-Barbosa

    17 January 2025
  • black and white portrait of japanese crime fiction writer natsuki shizuko known for challenging patriarchy and social norms in mystery novels.

    Murder at Mt. Fuji: Japanese Mystery by Shizuko Natsuki

    Explore Shizuko Natsuki's gripping 1982 crime novel, The Tragedy of W, tackling family, patriarchy, ...

    By: Elisa Taillefesse-Barbosa

    23 December 2024
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and five WhatsOnStage Awards
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built by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop
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