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Banana Yoshimoto began writing in her early 20s while working as a waitress. Her novel, Kitchen, was a worldwide smash hit—although it drew scorn from the literary establishment. (Her reputation has improved since.) Much of her work draws from tropes from shonen girls' manga and kawaii culture.
January 14, 2026 at 2:49 PM
Banana Yoshimoto began writing in her early 20s while working as a waitress. Her novel, Kitchen, was a worldwide smash hit—although it drew scorn from the literary establishment. (Her reputation has improved since.) Much of her work draws from tropes from shonen girls' manga and kawaii culture.
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"Angel's Egg Image Boards" artbook (Yoshitaka Amano) is up for international pre-orders on Amazon Japan.
290 pages, 270 image boards. Limited edition of 1,985 copies.
>> amzn.to/4aYW5Pe
290 pages, 270 image boards. Limited edition of 1,985 copies.
>> amzn.to/4aYW5Pe
January 14, 2026 at 10:48 AM
"Angel's Egg Image Boards" artbook (Yoshitaka Amano) is up for international pre-orders on Amazon Japan.
290 pages, 270 image boards. Limited edition of 1,985 copies.
>> amzn.to/4aYW5Pe
290 pages, 270 image boards. Limited edition of 1,985 copies.
>> amzn.to/4aYW5Pe
First time to watch Breaking Bad today and just wwwooooowwww
January 8, 2026 at 1:48 PM
First time to watch Breaking Bad today and just wwwooooowwww
I accidentally slipped on the pavement today and had a bad fall. Thankfully no bones were broken but WHY do I have to always deal with orthopedic injuries every year huhu
January 4, 2026 at 5:50 PM
I accidentally slipped on the pavement today and had a bad fall. Thankfully no bones were broken but WHY do I have to always deal with orthopedic injuries every year huhu
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Not that I *needed* more books but these accumulated over the festive stretch and I can't complain
January 2, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Not that I *needed* more books but these accumulated over the festive stretch and I can't complain
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From Crayon Shin Chan 2026 wall calendar, illustrated by Yuichiro Sueyoshi.
Happy new animated year ♡
Happy new animated year ♡
January 1, 2026 at 11:47 AM
From Crayon Shin Chan 2026 wall calendar, illustrated by Yuichiro Sueyoshi.
Happy new animated year ♡
Happy new animated year ♡
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This year I worked really hard on [redacted], going to [redacted] for [redacted] and even [redacted].
December 30, 2025 at 4:03 PM
This year I worked really hard on [redacted], going to [redacted] for [redacted] and even [redacted].
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Do you want to read more Japanese literature in 2026? Buy your TBR on Bookshop to support RJL.
2026 New and Upcoming Releases from Japan
Checkout out this list on Bookshop
bookshop.org
December 30, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Do you want to read more Japanese literature in 2026? Buy your TBR on Bookshop to support RJL.
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For January I would like to wear a dog shock collar that zaps me if I try to buy something online
December 30, 2025 at 10:38 PM
For January I would like to wear a dog shock collar that zaps me if I try to buy something online
Maddening to learn that the important people in your life can’t or won’t show up for you in grief. I’ve never been this lonely and angry.
December 31, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Maddening to learn that the important people in your life can’t or won’t show up for you in grief. I’ve never been this lonely and angry.
the loneliest time of the year
December 30, 2025 at 11:57 PM
the loneliest time of the year
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If you’d like to embrace a Hobbit’s perspective going into this new year, here are ten ideas to help you begin your journey. These aren’t exactly New Years Resolutions, but suggestions that can be put into practice no matter the time of year.
Watch here:
youtu.be/x1Jce-P8x8I
Watch here:
youtu.be/x1Jce-P8x8I
Becoming a Hobbit at Heart 2026 | Embrace the Spirit of the Shire
YouTube video by Tea with Tolkien
youtu.be
December 30, 2025 at 12:46 AM
If you’d like to embrace a Hobbit’s perspective going into this new year, here are ten ideas to help you begin your journey. These aren’t exactly New Years Resolutions, but suggestions that can be put into practice no matter the time of year.
Watch here:
youtu.be/x1Jce-P8x8I
Watch here:
youtu.be/x1Jce-P8x8I
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I just wanna hear shire music again
December 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM
I just wanna hear shire music again
I cannot for the life of me force myself to read Mishima. He always gets translated with new editions
White people looooove Japanese fascists
And you’ll be interested to know how he keeps getting translated again and again and again and
December 29, 2025 at 9:23 AM
I cannot for the life of me force myself to read Mishima. He always gets translated with new editions
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White people looooove Japanese fascists
And you’ll be interested to know how he keeps getting translated again and again and again and
December 28, 2025 at 10:44 AM
White people looooove Japanese fascists
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evangelicals might be the largest grifters to ever exist in human history lol
December 28, 2025 at 9:14 PM
evangelicals might be the largest grifters to ever exist in human history lol
once again proved that I'm the funniest in our cousin group :)))))))
December 29, 2025 at 3:15 AM
once again proved that I'm the funniest in our cousin group :)))))))
Entitled relatives making everything about themselves when we’re literally grieving come tf on
December 27, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Entitled relatives making everything about themselves when we’re literally grieving come tf on
times like this I truly wished I didn't have a big Filipino family I am so overwhelmed
December 27, 2025 at 11:04 AM
times like this I truly wished I didn't have a big Filipino family I am so overwhelmed
Incompetent relatives in this time is boiling my blood and I’m already fatigued from all of these responsibilities
December 25, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Incompetent relatives in this time is boiling my blood and I’m already fatigued from all of these responsibilities
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Merry Christmas cuties 🎄📚
December 24, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Merry Christmas cuties 🎄📚
this could probably just be the worst day of my life
December 22, 2025 at 3:04 PM
this could probably just be the worst day of my life
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Hoping you all have a warm, light filled Longest Night from my little family to yours
December 22, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Hoping you all have a warm, light filled Longest Night from my little family to yours
will she ever find her way back home to me is such a great line from Orange and Lemons
December 22, 2025 at 12:56 PM
will she ever find her way back home to me is such a great line from Orange and Lemons
