Books set in Japan
Books set in Japan
The number of books being translated from Japanese are hot at the moment and that is no suprise! There are some fascinating stories coming from Japanese authors. Books and stories that showcase a lot about the Japanese culture, their love of nature and animals and the social norms. Not to mention the cultural differences!
Tokyo
The Healing Hippo Of Hinode Park
Such a sweet novel. There’s a playground in Tokyo and rumour has it that if you touch the exact part of the hippo where you have an ailment or wound, you will soon recover. They call it “Healing Hippo.”
On a backstreet in Tokyo lies a pawnshop, but not everyone can find it. And this is no ordinary cosy ramen restaurant. People who pass through its doors often find a place to pawn their biggest regrets in life and change things. But this magical place can have a dark side…
2024: A taxi driver in Tokyo collects the stories of this passengers. A drive around the city shows you the city and the people who sit, getting a ride, on their way to somewhere else. Imagine the stories that you share and hear in a taxi. This is a delightful read!
Kitakyushu
The Convenience Store by the Sea
2000s: Welcome to Tenderness, Japan!
One cafe – many visitors who come in and visit in the early hours. Some for food, others for human connection. There’s delight in the nocturnal rhythms a city and what solitude in a busy city can reveal…
Kyoto
The Restaurant of Lost Recipes
2024: It’s a doorway to the past through the miracle of delicious food. A father and daughter duo do what they call culinary sleuthing – they reconstruct beloved dishes from the memories of their customers, and recreate moments from the past. Poignant!
