The Japan Times invited seven of its book reviewers to pick their favorite books published or made available in Japan in 2012, regardless of whether the book was reviewed in these pages.
The selections range from books on history to art, to fiction and essays. These choices could just make for a suitable last-minute gift, especially as the yearend holidays provide ample time to relax with a book.
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