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10 Japanese Books To Read This Summer

From chilling murder mysteries to glittering seaside tales, here are some translated Japanese reads to get lost in this season

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Nana Creator Ai Yazawa Reimagines Hello Kitty and Kuromi in New Sanrio Collaboration

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From Lacrosse to Tea Master: The Radical Journey of Kobori Sosho

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Japanese Kogei Takes Center Stage in Venice

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Nana Creator Ai Yazawa Reimagines Hello Kitty and Kuromi in New Sanrio Collaboration

Anime & Manga

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From Lacrosse to Tea Master: The Radical Journey of Kobori Sosho

Art & Culture

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The Hidden Stories Behind Tokyo's Shop Signs

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Japanese Kogei Takes Center Stage in Venice

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Tokyo Tower of Babel: The 10-Kilometer-High Megastructure Japan Almost Built

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Ramen by Any Other Name: The Hidden History of Chuka Soba in Japan

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