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Cozy bookstore fiction gets slightly uncomfortable

The Japan Times
Published 25 Oct 2026, 3:14 pm·1 h ago·1 min read
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Translated Japanese fiction is obsessed with quiet stories taking place in bookshops and cafes, but life and work in Japan is not as idyllic as it seems.

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