Japan Foundation UK Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.
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Before the Coffee Gets Cold
Toshikazu Kawaguchi
Thrilled to be a part of the book club @SOAS with the legendary KAWAGUCHI Toshikazu, author of ‘Before the Coffee Gets Cold’☕️ We had a great time chatting about the book – we got a fascinating peek behind the scenes of the production! @kawaguchicoffee @musashi023 @Kieran_Sangha https://t.co/J5QzrYgqG2
Paperback, Large Print, 2022
$26.99$13.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Before the Coffee Gets Cold
Toshikazu Kawaguchi
Thrilled to be a part of the book club @SOAS with the legendary KAWAGUCHI Toshikazu, author of ‘Before the Coffee Gets Cold’☕️ We had a great time chatting about the book – we got a fascinating peek behind the scenes of the production! @kawaguchicoffee @musashi023 @Kieran_Sangha https://t.co/J5QzrYgqG2
Hardcover, 2020
$19.99$9.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Miyazawa Kenji: Selections Volume 5
Kenji Miyazawa
Next week! Proudly partnering with @TheatreLapis for the upcoming ‘GALAXY TRAIN’🌠 Experience the epic #musical adaptation of #MIYAZAWAKenji’s beloved novel @TheOtherPalace. Get your tickets now & journey through the stars with us. 24 – 26 Mar 🎟️ https://t.co/Pwxybe2aKY https://t.co/MjL9HCEKhE
Paperback, 2007
$34.95$17.48 + Free shipping50% off your first book
My Broken Mariko
Waka Hirako
Managed to catch ‘My Broken Mariko’? Join our #free online talk event & hear from Dir. TANADA Yuki as she shares her behind-the-scenes perspective & creative insights on the film’s production. 27 Mar 1pm Book👉 https://t.co/ZuxXYGWvKk… Screenings 👇 https://t.co/znktiHNs6J… https://t.co/G1P5ZyZkJU
Hardcover, 2020
$18.00$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Great Passage
Shion Miura
From #poetry to film - based on a collection of #poems by #TahiSaihate @tt_ss. The paths of the 2 lost souls meet under the Tokyo night sky. @yozoramovie by Yuya Ishii, director of ‘The Great Passage’. 🎟️@ICALondon Downing College (@Panorama_J)…👉https://t.co/t3zt3bdRac #JFTFP23 https://t.co/hgQHJQNkDK
Paperback, 2017
$14.95$7.47 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Heaven
Mieko Kawakami
Mieko Kawakami's HEAVEN (translated by Sam Bett & David Boyd) is shortlisted for the #2022InternationalBooker Prize! Proud to see Japanese #literature being recognised by this prestigious award https://t.co/XUvKBiyTDd @mieko_kawakami @_davidboyd @TheBookerPrizes #川上未映子 https://t.co/6Pvpth9hMc
Paperback, 2022
$17.95$8.98 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Under the Open Sky: A Story of Magic, God, and Girlhood
Rachel Waterhouse
“Amazing story. Brilliant main character. Lots of funny moments.” – audience review. ‘Under the Open Sky’ showing today @CityScreenYork 20 Mar 🎟️ https://t.co/ziE59iKUw8 Don’t miss our related #free event with Dir. NISHIKAWA Miwa: https://t.co/yVQDMQtLP9 #JFTFP23 https://t.co/aOwQVFtMqu
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