In her new collection, A Hundred Years and a Day: 34 Stories, Tomoka Shibasaki—acclaimed author of the novel Spring Garden—offers a masterful selection of stories that redefine the boundaries of the short story. Fluidly translated by award-winning translator Polly Barton, A Hundred Years and a Day will join the roster alongside Hiromi Kawakami, Tatsuhiko Shibusawa, and Hiromi Ito as the fourth publication from our MONKEY imprint in partnership with MONKEY: New Writing from Ja

Takaoka's Travels by Tatsuhiko Shibusawa is a beloved gem in Japanese literature that has captivated readers for decades. Winner of the Yomiuri Prize and recipient of the 2022-23 William F. Sibley Memorial Subvention Award for Japanese Translation, the novel continues to enthrall readers, earning its status as a cult classic in Japan.