6 Japanese Mystery Novels to Read in 2021

Written By Nana Imay

From locked-room mysteries and whodunnits to decades-long murder tales and psychological thrillers, here is a compilation of six Japanese mystery novels to read this year.

Curious? Read Narumi Imayuki’s article for Metropolis here.

 
 
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A Guide to Zines in Tokyo
A Guide to Zines in Tokyo

With a long history of self-published creative work, Tokyo has much to offer for zine fans, from specialized stores to events and workshops.

Practical, innovative, and lasting: 5 reasons why Japanese stationery rock
Practical, innovative, and lasting: 5 reasons why Japanese stationery rock

Known for its high-quality standards and ingenious designs, Japanese stationery has been winning the hearts of first-time shoppers and diehard stationery fans alike. But is it really worth the hype?

5 Trailblazing Japanese Women Writers
5 Trailblazing Japanese Women Writers

To celebrate International Women's Day, we take a look at five female authors from the late Meiji to Showa era who changed Japan.

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