Discover the ideal introduction to contemporary Japanese fiction. This anthology features many stories published for the first time in English and offers parallel translations, allowing students of all levels to explore a wide range of contemporary literature without constantly consulting a dictionary. The stories are distinguished by their rich diversity of themes and styles, written by renowned authors such as Haruki Murakami and Banana Yoshimoto, as well as emerging voices. With extensive annotations, these selections make excellent reading material in both English and Japanese. This learning resource is particularly suitable for self-study and offers valuable reading material for students of Dutch as a Second Language (NT2), ranging from level A1 to C2. Intertaal, your reliable supplier, guarantees fast delivery and excellent service.