Asako Yuzuki’s Butter, thought of as a crime novel in Japan, is celebrated in UK and elsewhere for exploring misogyny and ...

A century ago, Edogawa Ranpo invented the Japanese detective novel. This pioneer of ero-guro-nansensu, a delicious blend of ...

the late Fumio Yamamoto’s collection of short stories follows “difficult” women in modern-day Japan. The bestselling Naoki Prize-winning book was first published in Japan in 2000.

The short book, designed to help people develop their ... the column provides useful perspectives on and insights into contemporary Japan and its culture.

Some books leave a lasting impact, shaping modern literature with their depth and brilliance. These contemporary classics are ...

The shifts in gender roles and identities were no different for Japanese men and women as Japan transformed into a modern nation and society. Through the Meiji, Taishō, and early Shōwa periods ...

Welcome to the Japanese Section of UW's Department of Modern & Classical Languages. As a department of foreign languages, literatures, and cultural studies, we prepare our students for life and ...