Books
5 Effective Resources for Advanced Learners of Japanese
Feeling stuck with your Japanese? Here are some resources to help you cross the intermediate-advanced plateau, learn real-world Japanese and improve your proficiency.
By Aidan McFarlane 4 min read
5 Books to Better Understand Japanese Work Culture
Dive into the Japanese corporate machine and the undying devotion that some employees have for their jobs.
6 Japanese Crime Novels To Get Your Heart Racing
Was it suicide or murder? Accident or arson? Add these novels to your summer reading list to find out.
9 Must-Read Books on Japanese History
From The Wages of Guilt to The Rape of Nanking, here are nine books to get your Japanese history on.
5 Must-Read Manga From the 90s You’ve (Probably) Never Heard Of
Essential 90s manga titles for a taste of dystopia, mystery, Sci-Fi, comedy and more.
5 of the Best Japanese Manga for 2019
Solid writing and incredibly original ideas make these titles required reading.
5 English Novelizations of Popular Japanese Anime
No Netflix? No problem! Here are five superb novelizations of Japanese anime that you can purchase right now. Can’t get enough of Kimi No Na Wa (Your Name)? Try reading the light novel for a fresh take on the anime that brought you to tears.
Kills, Thrills, Love and Loss: New Titles from Japan Make Great Summer Reads
Intriguing titles and exclusive adventures all from Japan and all in your hands with this year’s GaijinPot summer reading list.
Great Japanese Writers: Ryu Murakami
From enfant terrible of the Japanese literary scene to master of its dark arts, Ryu Murakami’s sinister world and black humor have been delighting readers for more than four decades.
Hafu2Hafu Project Creator Answers Questions on Half-Japanese Identity
Gaijin across the board have strong opinions about the word “hafu,” but do they have enough perspective to comment so fervently about it?
