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Japanese Adult Fiction
Japanese Adult Fiction
A horror collection of six interconnected stories centered on fifth-grade student Sho Sudo and his friends. Strange posters claiming Sho has a nonexistent younger sister lead to a series of disturbing encounters involving haunted houses, a mysterious pond, an empty park, and other unexplained phenomena that gradually invade their everyday lives
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$35 CA$50
Item Number: JPN40977
ISBN Number: 9784041171912
OCLC Number: 1574889903
[Adult Fiction]
A heartwarming novel set in a quiet port town on the Seto Inland Sea. After returning home because of his grandfather’s illness, salaryman Koichi Hayama takes a break from his demanding job and discovers his grandfather’s old planetarium recordings preserved at the recently reopened Kazao Museum, leading him to reconnect with the past and with people in the community.
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$19.60 CA$28
Item Number: JPN40976
ISBN Number: 9784758447942
OCLC Number: 1579563949
[Adult Fiction]
A collection of six mystery stories featuring Japanese office workers as protagonists. The stories depict employees facing workplace pressures, strained relationships, financial problems, and conflicts, including murder plots, suspicious deaths, and struggles against unfair treatment.
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$19.60 CA$28
Item Number: JPN40975
ISBN Number: 9784087448719
OCLC Number: 1582127622
[Adult Fiction]
High school senior Haruna lives with her mother, whose mental health deteriorated after Haruna’s older sister disappeared ten years earlier. As Haruna prepares to leave her isolated seaside town, she receives a mysterious phone call from a public telephone—the voice on the other end is that of her missing sister.
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$37.80 CA$54
Item Number: JPN40973
ISBN Number: 9784591189276
OCLC Number: 1577885959
[Adult Fiction]
A hotel manager inherits her parents’ home in Kyoto and decides to convert it into a traditional inn. She faces challenges involving renovations, amenities, food, and neighborhood relations while working to establish a successful lodging business.
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$21 CA$30
Item Number: JPN40972
ISBN Number: 9784198951139
OCLC Number: 1577884861
[Adult Fiction]
This is a brilliant collection of short stories portraying the strength and beauty of ordinary people who live lives not defined solely by happiness, yet never lose their kindness or their convictions.
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$19.60 CA$28
Item Number: JPN40971
ISBN Number: 9784065428856
OCLC Number: 1579564360
[Adult Fiction]
A married couple whose roles are reversed, with the wife as breadwinner and the husband as homemaker, struggle with social expectations, childcare, and marital tensions. After deciding to divorce, they face the challenges of raising their children and rebuilding their lives.
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$22.40 CA$32
Item Number: JPN40970
ISBN Number: 9784569905563
OCLC Number: 1577885265
[Adult Fiction]
A woman living in Kushiro reflects on her family’s painful history after her husband, an Ainu-descended musician, leaves home without explanation. Memories of her fisherman father, who was once captured by a Russian vessel, and the restoration of the Kaigarajima lighthouse connect her personal struggles to the history and cultural memory of eastern Hokkaido. Nominee for the 174th Akutagawa Prize.
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$36.40 CA$52
Item Number: JPN40969
ISBN Number: 9784163920757
OCLC Number: 1579564134
[Adult Fiction]
A detective investigates a car bombing and a subsequent murder in Omiya, discovering that both victims were connected to the funeral of her son, who died in an unsolved case 17 years earlier. As the investigation unfolds, the long-forgotten case resurfaces. Winner of the Grand Prize for New Mystery Writers in Japan—finally available in paperback!
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$22.40 CA$32
Item Number: JPN40968
ISBN Number: 9784334109349
OCLC Number: 1579562825
[Adult Fiction]
川上佐都
Annyŏng, Ch'orok: Che 11-hoe Sangsang Manbal Ch'aek Kŭrimjŏn Susangjak
By Zeitaku Na Kankei
A collection of five stories portraying the changing friendships of adults as they navigate work, relationships, reunions, and everyday life, exploring the challenges and emotions of maintaining friendships over time.
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$35 CA$50
Item Number: JPN40965
ISBN Number: 9784065427903
OCLC Number: 1582126247
[Adult Fiction]
Four interconnected stories portray young people navigating work, relationships, and changing ideas of success and happiness as Japan moves from the Heisei to Reiwa era.
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$18.20 CA$26.
Item Number: JPN40963
ISBN Number: 9784167924843
OCLC Number: 1577886570
[Adult Fiction]
After losing his wife and closing their restaurant, a grieving man finds work at a rural inn managed by an elderly woman. Through cooking, helping local residents, and caring for the inn, he gradually regains his will to live and discovers a new sense of purpose.
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$19.60 CA$28
Item Number: JPN40962
ISBN Number: 9784575529081
OCLC Number: 1579563052
[Adult Fiction]
Passengers trapped in a gondola when a mountain ropeway breaks down find their lives unexpectedly changed after the accident. Their interconnected stories explore the consequences of chance encounters and the uncertainties of everyday life.
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$37.80 CA$54
Item Number: JPN40960
ISBN Number: 9784575248753
OCLC Number: 1581147025
[Adult Fiction]
A group of people with complicated family and personal circumstances live together in a shared house in an old Western-style home in Kamakura. As they navigate conflicts, relationships, and changes in their lives, they gradually find companionship and a sense of belonging.
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$21 CA$30
Item Number: JPN40959
ISBN Number: 9784344435407
OCLC Number: 1577885369
[Adult Fiction]
In Edo-period Japan, domain administrator Gorobei Satomura investigates various incidents and disputes within a feudal residence, uncovering hidden conflicts and resolving problems through careful observation and ingenuity.
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$19.60 CA$28
Item Number: JPN40958
ISBN Number: 9784167924850
OCLC Number: 1577885402
[Adult Fiction]
A dark collection of four short stories portraying women confronting uncomfortable emotions and difficult relationships with friends, family, coworkers, neighbors, and strangers online. The title story follows a college student who becomes fascinated by a persistent online harasser, exploring anonymous hostility and the complicated dynamics of social-media relationships.
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$17.50 CA$25.
Item Number: JPN40952
ISBN Number: 9784101067612
OCLC Number: 1584372349
[Adult Fiction]
A humorous collection of four stories portraying the frustrations and absurdities of contemporary working life. In the title story, a sales employee investigates which female coworkers do not wear makeup after a business partner raises a complaint, unaware that she herself is a lifelong makeup-free woman.
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$37.80 CA$54.
Item Number: JPN40949
ISBN Number: 9784120060144
OCLC Number: 1582126787
[Adult Fiction]
After a former Japanese prime minister is assassinated during a public speech, doubts arise about whether the man arrested at the scene acted alone. A series of unexplained inconsistencies surrounding the shooting leads to an investigation into hidden evidence, police secrecy, and the possibility that the true assassin remains unknown.
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$21 CA$30
Item Number: JPN40948
ISBN Number: 9784344435421
OCLC Number: 1577886024
[Adult Fiction]
A Tokyo detective investigates the murders of key members of a criminal organization and uncovers a mysterious professional assassin known as “Heishi.” As the investigation exposes tangled relationships and conflicting loyalties, detective Samejima is drawn into a dangerous confrontation with the enigmatic killer.
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$29.40 CA$42
Item Number: JPN40946
ISBN Number: 9784334109332
OCLC Number: 1577885403
[Adult Fiction]
A financial thriller in which a Wall Street short-selling fund investigates a securities company profiting from cryptocurrency trading. As the fund attempts to expose the company's questionable practices, it becomes embroiled in a dangerous confrontation with cryptocurrency criminals and a North Korean cyber unit.
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$21 CA$30
Item Number: JPN40944
ISBN Number: 9784344435414
OCLC Number: 1577885914
[Adult Fiction]
A woman suffering from insomnia struggles against workplace demands, an overly controlling lifestyle, and society's pressure to pursue constant positivity and well-being. Her search for sleep leads her into a strange adventure that challenges conventional ideas about work, happiness, self-care, and personal freedom.
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$36.40 CA$52.
Item Number: JPN40943
ISBN Number: 9784309032757
OCLC Number: 1602960484
[Adult Fiction]
A woman in her thirties reconsiders her career and long-term relationship after attending the funeral of a former colleague she once nicknamed “Solitaire Uncle.” His death prompts her to make a difficult decision and seek a new direction in life.
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$36.40 CA$52
Item Number: JPN40942
ISBN Number: 9784163921419
OCLC Number: 1607088746
[Adult Fiction]
A woman who becomes pregnant unexpectedly decides to retrieve the blood taken during a prenatal medical examination before it can be tested. As she returns to the hospital, memories of her past choices and relationships force her to confront guilt, self-judgment, sexuality, and responsibility.
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$36.40 CA$52
Item Number: JPN40941
ISBN Number: 9784163921426
OCLC Number: 1605222900
[Adult Fiction]
A historical novel portraying the life of blind Edo-period scholar Hanawa Hokiichi, who devoted himself to scholarship and the compilation of Gunsho Ruijū. The novel explores his remarkable achievements, relationships with his wife, colleagues, and disciples, and the challenges of living and pursuing intellectual ambitions in a sighted world.
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$37.80 CA$54
Item Number: JPN40940
ISBN Number: 9784041160329
OCLC Number: 1582125897
[Adult Fiction]
An interconnected collection of stories about six women whose lives and struggles are reflected in their kitchens. Linked by a late-night television drama, the women confront family relationships, loneliness, motherhood, aging, and personal independence while seeking small ways to improve their lives.
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$37.80 CA$54
Item Number: JPN40939
ISBN Number: 9784163920993
OCLC Number: 1594963526
[Adult Fiction]
An interconnected collection of five stories exploring contemporary marriage and relationships. The characters confront differences in gender, sexuality, financial values, family expectations, and upbringing as they search for understanding, independence, and meaningful forms of love and partnership.
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$38.50 CA$55
Item Number: JPN40938
ISBN Number: 9784065429839
OCLC Number: 1594893176
[Adult Fiction]
Set in Edo-period Japan, this historical novel follows Fuyu, a highly intelligent woman scarred by smallpox who is marginalized because of her appearance. After suffering abuse and becoming pregnant, she meets a renowned female physician who transforms the course of her life. Fuyu eventually becomes a healer and creates a refuge for women facing pregnancy, poverty, and social rejection.
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$37.80 CA$54
Item Number: JPN40937
ISBN Number: 9784334109523
OCLC Number: 1587468604
[Adult Fiction]
Nominated for the 175th Akutagawa Prize! After losing her job to AI, a woman enters a virtual world where she works as a hotel cleaner collecting zombie bodies. As she becomes absorbed in her new role, the boundaries between reality and virtual life gradually disappear, prompting her to question work, identity, human value, and the meaning of existence in an AI-dominated society.
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$37.80 CA$54
Item Number: JPN40936
ISBN Number: 9784065441121
OCLC Number: 1607079570
[Adult Fiction]
Tomobe, a university student, spends his summer in a remote R Prefecture village on a request from Professor Kagata to organize accounts of supernatural experiences. He must stay in the house where a family massacre occurred and avoid local tap water and vegetables. As he investigates unsettling tales—including a persistent stone, a shrine ritual, and a relentless white shadow—Tomobe gradually unravels the village's horrifying secrets. This novel marks the author's first full-length work following his debut in the Japan Horror Novel Award.
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$36.40 CA$52
Item Number: JPN40935
ISBN Number: 9784488029449
OCLC Number: 1584372628
[Adult Fiction]
In a meticulously designed Western-style mansion, renowned author Mashuri Mitsushima hosts a housewarming party amidst heavy snow, attended by fellow authors, editors, a literary critic, and a detective. The gathering quickly turns into an unprecedented mystery, unveiling hidden mechanisms within the house as bizarre incidents unfold, challenging the guests to uncover the truth behind the shocking events.
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$22.40 CA$32
Item Number: JPN40934
ISBN Number: 9784122077706
OCLC Number: 1583054545
[Adult Fiction]
A thirteen-year-old girl with asthma follows a mysterious cat through a magical passage from her library into a strange world where books are being destroyed. Her quest to save the books leads her to reflect on friendship, courage, compassion, and the importance of preserving the things that matter most. A philosophical fantasy novel and the sequel to 本を守ろうとする猫の話 (The Cat Who Saved Books).
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$18.20 CA$26
Item Number: JPN40933
ISBN Number: 9784094075533
OCLC Number: 1577885711
[Adult Fiction]
Ayano, a childcare worker, having health issues caused by an inability to sleep at night, takes a job at a nursery that offers night-time care. The facility opens 24 hours a day, provides care for the children of parents who must work at night due to various circumstances. Ayano strives to be a source of support for these families, facing each situation with sincerity.
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$37.80 CA$54
Item Number: JPN40932
ISBN Number: 9784591187746
OCLC Number: 1577884766
[Adult Fiction]
On that day, the first suspects were about to be arrested under the conspiracy law. The targets were four individuals—including Yagami, a non-regular factory worker at the major automaker Yushima. However, seizing the opportunity provided by a sudden fire, the four managed to escape; someone had tipped them off about the police's movements. Winner of the 26th Haruhiko Oyabu Award.
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$30.80 CA$44.
Item Number: JPN40931
ISBN Number: 9784041164976
OCLC Number: 1582126028
[Adult Fiction]
Yura, a hair and makeup artist, had envisioned a life without children alongside her husband and their beloved dog. However, when her single best friend, Arina, suddenly reveals she is pregnant, Yura’s perspectives on marriage, childbirth, the nature of family, and her bond with her friend begin to waver. This novel offers a nuanced psychological portrayal of how women live in modern society, shifting values regarding motherhood, and the evolving nature of human relationships.
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$36.40 CA$52
Item Number: JPN40881
ISBN Number: 9784309032498
OCLC Number: 1573187729
[Adult Fiction]
Translation of 'Open season.' Joe Pickett, a Wyoming game warden who, with the short of a rifle, is thrust into a race to save not only an endangered species, but also the life and the family he loves.
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$30.80 CA$44
Item Number: JPN40882
ISBN: Number 9784488127206
OCLC Number: 1573188634
[Adult Fiction]
A rich collection of stories preserving the memories of the Imperial Theatre—which temporarily closed its doors in February 2025—for the future.
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$36.40 CA$52
Item Number: JPN40930
ISBN Number: 9784087700381
OCLC Number: 1579563782
[Adult Fiction]
Subaru "Ari" Nakamura plays for the underdog football team at Sodai-San High, which consistently fails to progress beyond the second round. In their final tournament, they face the formidable Ryosei Gakuen and suffer a disappointing defeat. Story explores Ari's physical pain on the field and his deep frustrations, capturing the bittersweet essence of youth.
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$37.80 CA$54
Item Number: JPN40879
ISBN Number: 9784163920665
OCLC Number: 1574165584
[Adult Fiction]
The latest novel in the Galileo series features Kaoru Utsumi, who has been stabbed by an elderly man. Following a failed suicide attempt, the attacker remains silent during questioning. A young woman with a grudge against Utsumi becomes a person of interest, but her link to the old man is uncertain. The series presents a compelling new mystery.
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$39.20 CA$56
Item Number: JPN40864
ISBN Number: 9784163921327
[Adult Fiction]
Saeko Ozaki, a police officer who lost sight in her right eye due to a motorcycle accident, begins to have visions of the crash site after visiting the location. This story, a winner of the Shincho Mystery Award, revitalizes the police procedural genre with its unique premise and thrilling chase.
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$21 CA$30
Item Number: JPN40858
ISBN Number: 9784101066813
OCLC Number: 1577886175
[Adult Fiction]
Kara inherits her father's café in Kamakura after his passing but struggles to make it successful due to her shyness. Her best friend, recently divorced, arrives unexpectedly, leading them to start a share house together.
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$19.60 CA$28
Item Number: JPN40857
ISBN Number: 9784344435315
OCLC Number: 1572169492
[Adult Fiction]
Men and women finding romance well past the age of seventy; the secrets of an elderly couple whose squabbles no one cares to witness; the surprising realities of modern families; stories of genuine friendship unique to the elderly—these are the relatable, everyday lives of seniors. A long-awaited collection of flash fiction from an author beloved for essays on aging.
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$24.50 CA$35
Item Number: JPN40856
ISBN Number: 9784794228260
OCLC Number: 1570624029
[Adult Fiction]
If you could decide for yourself whether or not to be born, would you choose to come into this world? This shocking novel by an Akutagawa Prize-winning author is set in a world where a "consensual birth system" has been enacted into law—a system requiring a child's consent to their own birth.
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$19.60 CA$28
Item Number: JPN40855
ISBN Number: 9784022652287
OCLC Number: 1572170459
[Adult Fiction]
Jun Amaki, a detective at the Shimbashi Police Station, uncovers a leak of offshore wind power generation data from a major manufacturer to a competitor. As he investigates covertly, he discovers the technology may also be leaked internationally. A college friend becomes a suspect, prompting Amaki to question his friend’s integrity and the moral implications of the case, intertwining their fates as the truth unfolds.
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$22.40 CA$32
Item Number: JPN40854
ISBN Number: 9784094075410
OCLC Number: 1572169873
[Adult Fiction]
Nonaka, who quit his job due to harassment from his boss and is now unemployed, encounters a tape with an incomprehensible message printed on it, attached to a vending machine, as his "exile" to his parents' home approaches. He puts it up for auction as a "cursed object," and a buyer appears immediately. Winner of the 49th Subaru Literary Prize.
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$36.40 CA$52
Item Number: JPN40852
ISBN Number: 9784087700442
OCLC Number: 1572169797
[Adult Fiction]
A female college student who finally entered her dream university but lost her appetite and stopped attending classes; an illustrator juggling a day job who struggles to tidy up or plan for the future... A collection of interconnected short stories that offers quiet, gentle support.
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$21 CA$30
Item Number: JPN40850
ISBN Number: 9784041168707
OCLC Number: 1574889444
[Adult Fiction]
After being swamped with work and arriving at the station on the last train, Kyoko—unwilling to go straight home—stopped by a coffee shop that was open late. Just as she slumped over the counter, a young man suddenly appeared; he served her a drink and began to knit... A heartwarming story about the healing power of handiwork.
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$21 CA$30
Item Number: JPN40851
ISBN Number: 9784041168660
OCLC Number: 1574890470
[Adult Fiction]
The company owned by the father of Maki, a high school girl, has gone bankrupt. Karashima, a teacher and former trading company employee, follows Maki as she sets out to uncover the truth. A financial mystery that lays bare the dark side of the economy and human greed!
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$22.40 CA$32
Item Number: JPN40853
ISBN Number: 9784065411261
OCLC Number: 1573187633
[Adult Fiction]
Shie Amano is a single mother living with her junior-high-school-aged daughter after two divorces. While working energetically as a novelist, she begins a relationship with Aoba, a university student she met during the course of her research...
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$24.50 CA$35
Item Number: JPN40849
ISBN Number: 9784087448603
OCLC Number: 1574890286
[Adult Fiction]
This moving story by a Japan Booksellers' Award-winning author depicts the struggles and growth of children from the "mask generation"—who found it difficult to relate to others—and the kindness of the people watching over them.
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$18.20 CA$26
Item Number: JPN40848
ISBN Number: 9784167924690
OCLC Number: 1572169662
[Adult Fiction]
A young criminal lurking in a storm-bound mountain villa. A photographer who manipulates a friend into providing an alibi. Standing against the cunning tricks devised by these culprits is Hisui Joduka—a beautiful young woman who uses her psychic gifts to see what remains invisible to others. Inverted detective story.
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$24.50 CA$35
Item Number: JPN40847
ISBN Number: 9784065405178
OCLC Number: 1573187574
[Adult Fiction]
Japanese Adult Non-Fiction
Japanese Adult Non-Fiction
A busy mom utilized AI to alleviate time spent worrying by exploring 60 use cases refined over 1,000 days. These include meal planning, outing logistics, appliance troubleshooting, product comparisons, and homework assistance, demonstrating how to integrate AI into daily life effortlessly and create more free time.
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$35 CA$50
Item Number: JPN40905
ISBN Number: 9784594101909
OCLC Number: 1577885176
[Adult Non-Fiction]
The book offers "one-plate meals" perfect for busy weekdays, combining a staple like rice, noodles, or bread with a main dish. Featuring Shun’s French culinary expertise, it presents stylish, easy-to-make, and delicious recipes, along with cooking tips that reveal innovative ways to enjoy familiar ingredients.
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$36.40 CA$52
Item Number: JPN40904
ISBN Number: 9784046078049
OCLC Number: 1579564213
[Adult Non-Fiction]
From cafes to ramen shops, this handy business plan includes a sample. Expert consultants provide detailed explanations of the secrets to success! Includes the latest information on government notification procedures and more! Includes an opening timeline and operational checklist.
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$33.60 CA$48
Item Number: JPN40409
ISBN Number: 9784415336985
OCLC Number: 1523656592
[Adult Non-Fiction]
The collection includes easy-to-wear styles, such as slip-ons and front-button designs, ideal for those with limited arm mobility. They provide coverage for the neck and back while minimizing skin exposure. Additionally, the book displays a diverse array of fabric patterns and offers numerous styling examples to inspire outfit choices.
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$37.80 CA$54
Item Number: JPN40891
ISBN Number: 9784529065313
OCLC Number: 1579564583
[Adult Non-Fiction]
村上茂樹
Hakunaishō Shujutsu De Kōkai Shinai Tame Ni Shitte Okitai Hontō No Koto
By Murakami, Shigeki
For many people, cataract surgery is a crucial, once-in-a-lifetime decision. This book is designed to help you choose the right lens based on accurate medical knowledge, rather than relying on advertisements or mere impressions.
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$33.60 CA$48
Item Number: JPN40895
ISBN Number: 9784776214700
OCLC Number: 1582127636
[Adult Non-Fiction]
This book features a curated selection of the most popular recipes—chosen by 23 million users—from "Minna no Kyo no Ryori" (Everyone's Today's Cooking), a website that compiles recipes showcased on NHK's long-running programs "Kyo no Ryori" and "Kyo no Ryori Beginners."
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$30.80 CA$44
Item Number: JPN40894
ISBN Number: 9784299075338
OCLC Number: 1582127320
[Adult Non-Fiction]
Thirty years after the 3.2-million-copy bestseller 'A Single Drop in the Great River' (Taiga no Itteki). Now 93 years old, Hiroyuki Itsuki presents the final culmination of his reflections on humanity.
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$37.80 CA$54
Item Number: JPN40880
ISBN Number: 9784344045293
OCLC Number: 1573187751
[Adult Non-Fiction]
100 suggestions for women who tire easily—tips to adjust your eating habits and revitalize your body. Start with what you can do today, and keep going at your own pace without strain.
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$35 CA$50
Item Number: JPN40890
ISBN Number: 9784478123010
OCLC Number: 1582127890
[Adult Non-Fiction]
This guide provides comprehensive strategies for balancing work and parenting, addressing crucial phases from pregnancy and parental leave to returning to work and navigating the challenges of child development, ensuring lasting relevance for two decades.
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$36.40 CA$52
Item Number: JPN40887
ISBN Number: 9784868450481
OCLC Number: 1577885043
[Adult Non-Fiction]
You don’t have to be like everyone else. You are free to choose what you love and live life on your own terms—these are the words of the soul and the truths about humanity that the author pursued throughout their life. A newly discovered, previously unpublished work by the late author Sono Ayako.
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$32.20 CA$46
Item Number: JPN40883
ISBN Number: 9784309032504
OCLC Number: 1574889170
[Adult Non-Fiction]
Break out of your makeup rut! Master the timeless basics and fundamental principles in this single volume. Trusted by 240,000 people—clear illustrations explain the "why" behind every technique.
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$36.40 CA$52
Item Number: JPN40898
ISBN Number: 9784816378553
OCLC Number: 1581147088
[Adult Non-Fiction]
"Taniguchi Shōyūdō"—founded in Kyoto in 1925 and dedicated to *washi* (Japanese paper) for nearly a century—presents practical origami designed for everyday use, allowing you to enjoy the beauty of paper in your daily life.
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$36.40 CA$52
Item Number: JPN40907
ISBN Number: 9784780431155
OCLC Number: 1577885553
[Adult Non-Fiction]
Japanese Juvenile Books
Japanese Juvenile Books
Turn the pages to see Baketaku-kun transform into all sorts of different shapes. Every turn brings excitement and makes kids burst into laughter.
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$33.60 CA$48
Item Number: JPN41011
ISBN Number: 9784477035819
OCLC Number: 1610504706
[Juvenile]
An introduction to Leo Lionni's iconic characters and 100 essential first words. Text in English and Japanese.
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$35 CA$50
Item Number: JPN41007
ISBN Number: 9784591189979
OCLC Number: 1610505653
[Juvenile]
Translation of 'Ветер.' This browsable book explores the wind's role in our planet and its history, from carrying pollen to shaping sand dunes to pushing record-breaking ships across the ocean.
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$39.20 CA$56.
Item Number: JPN41006
ISBN Number: 9784790254423
OCLC Number: 1596910901
[Juvenile]
A cherished umbrella that has stayed by one's side through both gentle and cold rainy days. But what happens if that umbrella is lost...? This is a picture book by Masako An that breathes life into objects and reminds us of the beauty of the world.
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$35 CA$50
Item Number: JPN41001
ISBN Number: 9784065437339
OCLC Number: 1596911705
[Juvenile]
A small nocturnal mammal awakens in the Cretaceous night and ventures into the forest to search for food while dinosaurs sleep. As it explores the dark world among sleeping dinosaurs, young readers discover the nighttime lives of prehistoric animals and learn about animal sleep and vision.
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$37.80 CA$54
Item Number: JPN40984
ISBN Number: 9784569882734
OCLC Number: 1613913834
[Juvenile]
Mr. Hamburger Steak, Mr. Rolled Omelet, Little Miss Tomato... Familiar characters hop on a bus for an outing to Korokoro Mountain. Down from the mountaintop they go, now, who will be the next to roll along?
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$24.50 CA$35
Item Number: JPN40981
ISBN Number: 9784805460054
OCLC Number: 1579564356
[Juvenile]
A withdrawn girl named Mia wanders into a mysterious town where unwanted things come to live. As the town's residents worry about Mia and try to help her, she gradually begins to reconnect with her feelings and discover a sense of belonging. A heartwarming picture book about loneliness, acceptance, and finding one's place.
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$33.60 CA$48
Item Number: JPN40992
ISBN Number: 9784577054659
OCLC Number: 1601796408
[Juvenile]
Translation of 'Our air.' Our air gives us life, and it makes up the atmosphere that protects us. And because everyone here on Earth shares it, it's important to take care of our air. With striking art and an expressive text, G. Brian Karas brings our air into focus and will give readers a new appreciation for this precious substance.
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$35 CA$50
Item Number: JPN40990
ISBN Number: 9784033486901
OCLC Number: 1596910447
[Juvenile]
Translation of 'If You Make a Call on a Banana Phone.' This delightfully silly story subtly guides kids through the art of broaching new friendships and careful listening.
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$33.60 CA$48
Item Number: JPN40927
ISBN Number: 9784865493764
OCLC Number: 1593872191
[Juvenile]
Translation of 'How to build a hug : Temple Grandin and her amazing squeeze machine.' Presents the story of Grandin's "squeeze machine," describing her childhood love of building and design, as well as her sensitivities.
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$37.80 CA$54
Item Number: JPN40999
ISBN Number: 9784864124607
OCLC Number: 1607088147
[Juvenile]
Before the invention of zero, mathematical concepts were complex and challenging for early civilizations. This narrative traces the history of zero, exploring its significance and the various cultures that contributed to its development. The journey highlights key figures and locations that played pivotal roles in making zero an essential aspect of mathematics today, presented in an engaging style by author Sarah Albee.
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$35 CA$50
Item Number: JPN40913
ISBN Number: 9784895721684
OCLC Number: 1594892829
[Juvenile]
Translation of 'JAGA INTE OSS.' While everyone else agrees to the hunt in the forest, only two squirrels and one rabbit stand in opposition. As the hunters' footsteps echo through the woods and sleepless nights drag on, these small creatures never lose hope for a return to their quiet, peaceful lives. A picture book about courage and friendship from an Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award-winning author.
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$30.80 CA$44
Item Number: JPN40915
ISBN Number: 9784001127171
OCLC Number: 1607093540
[Juvenile]
Translation of 'The lost robot.' A heart-warming picture book about a lost, broken robot searching for their place in life, their family and their forever home by award-winning author and illustrator Joe Todd-Stanton. A stunning picture book with a beautiful message about loving yourself and knowing there is always a place where you belong.
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$35 CA$50
Item Number: JPN40924
ISBN Number: 9784759824698
OCLC Number: 1593872906
[Juvenile]
Translation of '討厭綠色毛毛蟲的王子.' In a kingdom where the little prince wished for the removal of everything green, experts worked to fulfill this wish, leading to a gradual disappearance of greenery. However, after secretly leaving the palace, the prince realized that his wish had turned his once vibrant homeland into a desolate wasteland.
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$37.80 CA$54
Item Number: JPN40917
ISBN Number: 9784909734037
OCLC Number: 1594890551
[Juvenile]
Translation of 'Poisson-Fesse.' Buttfish has a face that looks like a bum. Everyone says so. He laughs along with the other fish at his own expense, but deep down he would prefer not to be ... well, the butt of the joke. In search of a fresh start, he swims all the way into the abyss, where he meets lots of new and interesting creatures, and discovers new activities, new interests and a whole new perspective!
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$33.60 CA$48
Item Number: JPN40996
ISBN Number: 9784756260697
OCLC Number: 1602958697
[Juvenile]
まつむら あきひろ絵 ; WILLこども知育研究所 編著
Inochi O Mamoru Bōsai No Ehon
By WILL kodomo chiiku kenkyūjo
A practical picture book designed to help families think about and prepare for disasters. Focusing primarily on earthquakes and heavy rain, it uses a quiz format to explore how to act when a disaster strikes and how to prepare in advance. The explanations highlight actions that children themselves can take, aiming to convey the importance of living alongside the reality of disasters rather than simply fearing them.
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$36.40 CA$52
Item Number: JPN40914
ISBN Number: 9784323075983
OCLC Number: 1593871580
[Juvenile]
Translation of 'Gaspard et Lisa tout petits.' Lisa discovers an old kite that reminds her of the summer when, as a young child, she first met Gaspard at the seaside. The story recalls their innocent first encounter and the beginning of their friendship.
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$30.80 CA$44
Item Number: JPN40912
ISBN Number: 9784309630199
OCLC Number: 1594890444
[Juvenile]
Translation of 'Je dis merci.' Gaston, a unique unicorn with a color-changing mane reflecting his emotions, learns the significance of saying thank you after sometimes forgetting to express gratitude for gifts or kind acts. Follow his journey to understand and adopt various ways to convey appreciation.
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$32.20 CA$46
Item Number: JPN40875
ISBN Number: 9784074635566
OCLC Number: 1607089879
[Juvenile]
It’s a lovely, warm day outside, and Rin-chan is heading out for a walk. Someone is secretly watching her as she walks along energetically—a little boy bear. He wants to be friends with Rin-chan, but being shy, he can’t bring himself to say hello. Will his feelings reach her?
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$37.80 CA$54
Item Number: JPN40876
ISBN Number: 9784909809735
OCLC Number: 1586949913
[Juvenile]
The courage to step into a new world will resonate with young readers. "Can I join in?"—those are the magic words for making friends. Gather your courage and give it a try!
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$33.60 CA$48
Item Number: JPN40861
ISBN Number: 9784418268207
OCLC Number: 1594891271
[Juvenile]
Translation of 'Mother's mother's day.' Hazel the mouse goes to visit her mother on Mother's Day, but finds she has gone to visit her mother.
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$36.40 CA$52
Item Number: JPN40874
ISBN Number: 9784769023586
OCLC Number: 1587469324
[Juvenile]
Translation of 'Cranky, crabby crow (saves the world).' All the animals think Crow is just cranky, but there's more to his actions than meets the eye.
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$35 CA$50
Item Number: JPN40986
ISBN Number: 9784866677781
OCLC Number: 1607089545
[Juvenile]
Originally published in Norway under the title P+E. This is a dog-and-his-boy story, told from Paws' perspective. Paws is an old dog whose rabbit-chasing is limited to his dreams nowadays. When Paws dies, Edward is lost without his loyal companion, but finds solace and even happiness in his own memories and dreams of Paws.
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$37.80 CA$54
Item Number: JPN40868
ISBN Number: 9784593105571
OCLC Number: 1592363337
[Juvenile]
Washka, a hungry cat, discovered two eggs in a bird's nest and opted to wait for additional eggs. As the number of eggs increased to five, he still delayed eating them, choosing instead to wait for the chicks to hatch. After two weeks, five chicks hatched, yet Washka decided to wait until they grew bigger. Did Washka ever get to enjoy his feast?
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$29.40 CA$42
Item Number: JPN40873
ISBN Number: 9784834089066
OCLC Number: 1586950551
[Juvenile]
A picture book told from the perspective of Rio, a great-grandchild, depicting the interactions between the family and their 90-year-old great-grandmother—Grandma Hana—as she faces dementia and moves into a care facility.
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$33.60 CA$48
Item Number: JPN40870
ISBN Number: 9784751532683
OCLC Number: 1586950134
[Juvenile]
On a grassy field beside a small pond, there was an insect post office. This "grassland post office" was bustling from morning till night. Denden the snail stood on a hydrangea leaf, watching everyone's busy figures. "I want to do something useful too..."
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$33.60 CA$48
Item Number: JPN40872
ISBN Number: 9784494023516
OCLC Number: 1593872584
[Juvenile]
The story unfolds in a secret kingdom above the clouds, featuring Miss Poodle, who lives alone in a lovely castle, and Scuffy, a blind florist. The work was not really about disability, but rather a gentle portrayal of each individual's unique personality and potential.
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$36.40 CA$52
Item Number: JPN40865
ISBN Number: 9784097254706
OCLC Number: 1596910765
[Juvenile]
I had been looking forward to going on a field trip with my cat, Koro. But it turned out cats couldn't go. No matter what I looked at or what I did, my heart was full of thoughts of Koro.
Publication Year: 2026
List Price: US$33.60 CA$48
Item Number: JPN40871
ISBN Number: 9784652207406
OCLC Number: 1591588132
[Juvenile]
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