-
24 Aug 2024
-
Kaleidoscope Japan
by Richard Nathan
Kaleidoscope Japan takes the reader on a rollercoaster ride through the fascinating, diverse and colourful world of Japanese letters. Whether you are familiar with the influences, movements, and characters behind some of the greatest―and earliest―works in world literature or are taking your first tentative steps into a realm of genius detectives, curmudgeonly drunks, and lecherous princes, there will be something in each of these essays for you.
Kaleidoscope Japan is highly recommended for anyone who is interested in Japan, who wants their horizons expanded, or who wants to hear the stories behind the stories.
Red Circle Author
 |
Our Books
For everyone interested in Japanese literature, culture and publishing
News & Views
Factbook
-
A book about an aquatic man by Kobo Abe written at the height of the Cold War is considered by some as one of the best works of science fiction written by a Japanese author[UPDATED: 3-31-2026]
Kobo Abe (1924-1993) dubbed ‘The Kafka of Japan’ wrote about many things including for instance...- TOPICS:
- Science Fiction
A book about an aquatic man by Kobo Abe written at the height of the Cold War is considered by some as one of the best works of science fiction written by a Japanese author Posted by -
Japan’s most famous poet is a 17th century Zen Buddhist named Basho[UPDATED: 3-31-2026]
Matsuo Kinsaku, the 17th-century Japanese haiku master, more commonly known as Basho, the son of a...- TOPICS:
- Poetry
Japan’s most famous poet is a 17th century Zen Buddhist named Basho Posted by
Meet the Founders
Richard Nathan and Koji Chikatani are two international publishing executives with a wealth of experience who have been friends for more than 20 years. Though fluent in Japanese, Richard has always wanted to read the very best Japanese creative writing in English; and for years it's been Koji's ambition to make the best Japanese contemporary writing accessible to readers outside Japan. 