Six Months of Dreaming
By Charlotte Cory In this work, contemporary multimedia artist and author Charlotte Cory balances creative and archival curiosity through an imaginative reconstruction to revive the almost-forgotten ambitions of an innovative Japanese neck-tie designer in 1920s Japan. Review by Maxine Stacey
The Thorn Puller
By Ito Hiromi A raw, unflinching narrative that confronts the body, memory, and the long process of survival. Review by Conor Hodges
The Restaurant of Love Regained
By Ito Ogawa Attempting to restart her life, Rinko opens a quirky little restaurant, catering to customers’ personal tastes and whims. Review by Laurence Green
The German Experience of Japan's Treaty Port System
By Prue S. Holstein This book examines the experiences in Kobe of two German merchants across the pre- and post-unequal-treaties periods. Review by Gergely Tóth
The Facepalmer's Husband
By Pete Tomlinson This personal story recounts the life in Japan of an Anglo-Japanese couple. Review by Halimah Khan
Modern Japanese Printmakers: New Waves and Eruptions
By Malene Wagner A visually striking introduction to post–World War II Japanese printmaking, showcasing a movement that blends meticulous craft with bold experimentation. Review by Laurence Green
The Hotel Hokusai
By T.Y. Garner Set in the vibrant and bustling melting pot of 1893 Yokohama, The Hotel Hokusai weaves an engaging murder mystery while also exploring themes of loneliness, friendship, and adventure in foreign lands. Review by Isabel Mermagen
Yone Noguchi. The Stream of Fate
By Edward Marx The second volume of Edward Marx’s comprehensive biography of Noguchi Yonejirō (1875-1947), also known as Yone Noguchi, covers the period of his life between 1904 and 1921. Review by Peter Kornicki
Fuji: A Mountain in the Making
By Andrew W. Bernstein From its deep geological beginnings to its modern designation as a World Heritage Site, in this exciting new book Andrew Bernstein unearths the mountain’s many contradictions. Review by Laurence Green
The Wisdom of Ancient Japan: Timeless Lessons to Live By
By Okada Saori This book takes us on a quiet journey of reflection, with each of its sixty lessons and proverbs inviting us to walk down a path we might have neglected or overlooked. Review by Joulanar Maayouchi