Yuriko Yamawaki

Books | Children's Literature in Japan May 25, 2019

Poop, realism and Ghibli: Enter the world of children's literature

by Kris Kosaka

To introduce our readers to this special subsection of Japanese literature, for the next 12 months, we'll be featuring one children's writer or illustrator on these pages each month.

Books / Reviews | ESSENTIAL READING FOR JAPANOPHILES Aug 1, 2015

How 'Guri and Gura' became the most famous mice in Japan

by Matt Treyvaud

Since their first appearance in 1963, the friendly field mice Guri and Gura have been unshakable pillars of Japanese children's literature. They're known to all and lovingly referenced in the most unexpected places — even in the heavy metal parody manga "Detroit Metal City." ...