Butter by Asako Yuzuki, translated from Japanese by Polly Barton, is a compelling novel about food, desire, loneliness, and the pressures placed on women by society. The story follows Rika Machida, a young journalist who becomes fascinated by the case of Manako Kajii, a woman accused of murdering several businessmen....

Discover thought-provoking, and deeply emotional stories from bestselling Japanese and Korean authors with this 9-book combo. Perfect for fans of quiet, soulful reads that explore everyday life, love, and healing. This set includes: 1. Days at the Morisaki Bookshop by Satoshi Yagisawa 2. More Days at the Morisaki Bookshop by...

Matcha on Monday by Michiko Aoyama, translated by E. Madison Shimoda, is a warm and heartwarming Japanese novel about everyday life, relationships, family, and the unexpected connections that can change us. Set around the beloved Marble Café in Tokyo, the story follows the café's Monday tradition: while the café normally...

The Restaurant of Lost Recipes by Hisashi Kashiwai, translated by Jesse Kirkwood, is a warm and comforting Japanese novel about food, memories, family, and the connections between people. It is the second book in the Kamogawa Food Detectives series and can also be enjoyed on its own. Hidden away on...

Hooked by Asako Yuzuki, translated by Polly Barton, is a compelling Japanese novel about food, desire, work, relationships, and the pressures of modern life. From the author of the internationally acclaimed Butter, the novel takes an engaging look at the things we crave and the choices we make. The story...

Days at the Torunka Café by Satoshi Yagisawa, translated from the Japanese by Eric Ozawa, is a warm and atmospheric Japanese literary fiction novel about a small café where people who feel lost find unexpected comfort and connection. Tucked away on a quiet Tokyo side street, Torunka Café welcomes a...

“It was the start of spring. It was raining. That was the day that she brought me home.” This is the story of Miyu, a woman who lives alone with her cat, Chobi. As Miyu navigates the world of adulthood, she discovers both the freedom and loneliness that come with...