Japan has such a fascinating history and I love how books can transport you right into the heart of the country and its past.
This list brings together some of the best novels set in Japan, covering everything from war and tradition to love and family. I’ve tried to include historical fiction novels and contemporary stories exploring modern life in Japan.
So, if you’re looking to explore Japan through your reading, here are some brilliant books to get you started.
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Memoirs of a Geisha
Amazon Rating: 4.6/5
Street of a Thousand Blossoms
Amazon Rating: 4.4/5
The Old Capital
Amazon Rating: 4.3/5
Shogun
Amazon Rating: 4.7/5
The Makioka Sisters
Amazon Rating: 4.4/5
Fifty Words for Rain
Amazon Rating: 4.3/5
The Samurai’s Garden
Amazon Rating: 4.5/5
Cloud of Sparrows
Amazon Rating: 4.4/5
Musashi
Amazon Rating: 4.8/5
Pachinko
Amazon Rating: 4.5/5
Beautiful Shining People
Amazon Rating: 4.2/5
Convenience Store Woman
Amazon Rating: 4.0/5
Coin Locker Babies
Amazon Rating: 4.3/5
The Sailor Who Fell from Grace with the Sea
Amazon Rating: 4.6/5
Kafka on the Shore
Amazon Rating: 4.5/5
Spring Snow
Amazon Rating: 4.5/5
Strange Weather in Tokyo
Amazon Rating: 4.2/5
Before The Coffee Gets Cold
Amazon Rating: 4.1/5
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