<p>This hand-picked selection from <i>The Penguin Book of Japanese Short Stories</i> celebrates the best literature to emerge from Japan since the twentieth century.<br><br>From a surreal fairy tale to a heart-rending evocation of the aftermath of the atomic bomb, this vibrant collection provides unique cultural insight and literary inspiration for language learners.<br><br>Includes works from beloved authors such as Akutagawa Ryunosuke, Haruki Murakami and more.</p>