Learning a new language is extremely challenging. For English speakers, it can be easier to pick up Romance languages because words are written using the English alphabet and have similar ...

This fourth selection of popular books from Japan’s Shōwa era (1926–89) includes historical fiction from writers like Endō Shūsaku and Shiba Ryōtarō, alongside novels tackling social issues. The ...

Japanese literature is celebrated for its emotional depth, poetic subtlety, and profound insight into human nature. From classical court tales to modern existential novels, Japanese authors have ...