Go East, my friends. Be enticed by the best Asian Fiction.

A Listmania! list by Bama70 "MjD" (Edinburgh, Scotland. { Kobe, Japan. Saipan. Alabama.})
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Norwegian Wood
1.  Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami
The list author says:
  "Murakami has been described as the greatest living writer; I would concur after reading this. I read this on a bullet train traversing Japan & wished the train was slower so the book wouldn't end!"
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Gold Rush
2.  Gold Rush by Miri Yu
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  "A colourful & sensual journey through the back streets of Tokyo. A 'coming of age' tale of a outsider, a young yakuza."
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Confessions of a Mask (Peter Owen modern classics)
3.  Confessions of a Mask (Peter Owen modern classics) by Yukio Mishima
The list author says:
  "The semi-autobiographical story of an outsider; who fits into society by hiding behind a mask of conformity while struggling with his identity."
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The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle
4.  The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle by Haruki Murakami
The list author says:
  "A fusion of the realistic & the fantastic. The plot jumps from pre-war Manchukuo to modern day Tokyo and includes re-occurring themes of wells, jazz, loss & cats infuse this tome."
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Coin Locker Babies
5.  Coin Locker Babies by Ryu Murakami
The list author says:
  "The "other" Murakami brings us an intricate story of abandonment, siblings, pain, loss & redemption. A challenging but worthwhile book."
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The Noodle Maker
6.  The Noodle Maker by Ma Jian
The list author says:
  "The intertwined lives & communal living of a small town sketched by an accomplished up & coming Chinese writer."
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Sputnik Sweetheart
7.  Sputnik Sweetheart by Haruki Murakami
The list author says:
  "Another fine read from Murakami. A ménage à trois of desire, loneliness & alienation; an exploration of the conflict between reaching for ones’ dreams & conforming in an emotionally rigid society."
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Sixty-nine
8.  Sixty-nine by Ryu Murakami
The list author says:
  "An enchanting story of youth & rebellion during the summer of 1969"
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The Birth and Death of the Miracle Man: And Other Stories
9.  The Birth and Death of the Miracle Man: And Other Stories by Albert Wendt
The list author says:
  "A fine collection of stories from the Somaon poet, writer & academic. A beguiling insight into the lives of the South Pacific Islanders."
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Monkey Brain Sushi: New Tastes in Japanese Fiction (Japan's Modern Writers)
10.  Monkey Brain Sushi: New Tastes in Japanese Fiction (Japan's Modern Writers) by Alfred Birnbaum
The list author says:
  "A great collection of Japanese short stories from a varied selection of writers. For some of these, it is a real shame that no more of their works are available in translation."
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Kafka on the Shore
11.  Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami
The list author says:
  "Sixth winner of the Franz Kafka Prize. Infused by many reoccurring themes that cross between the two distinct but interwoven plots. An exigent book full of riddles, cats & ‘magical realism’."
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The Girl Who Played Go (Vintage East)
12.  The Girl Who Played Go (Vintage East) by Shan Sa
The list author says:
  "An intriguing tale of the relationship & games played between a young Chinese girl/tomboy & a Japanese officer/spy during the Manchurian occupation. An endearing read from a lovely young writer."
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Kitchen
13.  Kitchen by Banana Yoshimoto
The list author says:
  "A delicate tragedy dealing with the themes of loss, love & denial. Infused with imagery of food & kitchens."
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Candy
14.  Candy by Mian Mian
The list author says:
  "Epic Chinese Generation-X tale of drugs, sex & rock'n'roll. Banned in China but nevertheless a masterpiece."
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Monkey
15.  Monkey by Wu Ch'eng-En
The list author says:
  "Monkey (Saiyūki) is a arduous but enlightening read. It is a story infused with Buddhist & Taoist philosophy. An ancient road trip and adventure with a moral centre. Much deeper than the popular TV se"
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The Sailor Who Fell from Grace with the Sea (Vintage East)
16.  The Sailor Who Fell from Grace with the Sea (Vintage East) by Yukio Mishima
The list author says:
  "A Novel that explores the rejection of the adult world, seen as hypocritical, by the young protagonist when his widowed mother takes a new lover. This anger & fear lead to acts of savagery that could"
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Almost Transparent Blue
17.  Almost Transparent Blue by Ryu Murakami
The list author says:
  "This fine award-winning novella explores the relationship & conflict between Japan & the West, tradition & modernity. Brimming with violence, drugs, booze, eroticism & music it gives an insight into t"
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Strangers
18.  Strangers by Taichi Yamada
The list author says:
  "A strange, mystical & surreal novel. Very readable & enjoyable."
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The Temple Of The Golden Pavilion (Vintage Classics)
19.  The Temple Of The Golden Pavilion (Vintage Classics) by Yukio Mishima
The list author says:
  "The afflicted Mizoguchi is driven by an increased obsession with beauty & wanting to destroy it. A journey into envy, mania & psychosis. Inspired by the destruction of Kyoto’s gorgeous Kinkaku-ji temp"
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Snakes & Earrings
20.  Snakes & Earrings by Hitomi Kanehara
The list author says:
  "A journey into body art, alcoholism, co-dependency & tragedy. This debut novel by the very young writer & high school drop-out Kanerara, won the auspicious Akutagawa Prize for literature."
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A Thousand Years of Good Prayers
21.  A Thousand Years of Good Prayers by Yiyun Li
The list author says:
  "A fine collection of short stories exploring life in contempoary China."
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Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman
22.  Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman by Haruki Murakami
The list author says:
  "A enjoyable compilation of Murakami's short stories including Tony Takitani which was made into a fine film. A good starting place for anyone new to Murakami."
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Twinkle Twinkle
23.  Twinkle Twinkle by Kaori Ekuni
The list author says:
  "A fine story exploring themes around relationships, sexuality, denial,  deceit, family expectations & duty in Japan today."
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Outlet
24.  Outlet by Randy Taguchi
The list author says:
  "A mesmeric bizarre story of death, guilt, escape & redemption. Beguiling."
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Innocent World
25.  Innocent World by Ami Sakurai
The list author says:
  "A nihilistic novella probing themes of trauma, violence, sex, drugs, despair & the journey towards redemption. Not for the faint hearted."
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Bama70 "MjD" (Edinburgh, Scotland. { Kobe, Japan. Saipan. Alabama.})
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