On Saturday 5 October, as part of the free programme at this year's The Times and Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival, our Senior Arts Programme Officer Junko TAKEKAWA shared five recommendations for Japanese books you should be reading.

If you couldn't make it to Cheltenham, or just want a refresher, we've now published this list for everyone to view! Check it out at the bottom of this post.

We hope you find something to love among this selection of some of the best Japanese literature has to offer - don't forget to share your thoughts on social media and tag us (@jpflondon on X/Twitter and Instagram, @JapanFoundationLondon/"The Japan Foundation, London" on Facebook)!

Check out the list using the below download link: