What Japanese literature should I read before and during my November trip (Tokyo based, two weeks in total)?
Maybe a weird question for this sub? I just want to have some Japanese literature recommendations—maybe general recs of things to read before I go and things that might be nice/immersive while I’m staying in Tokyo/taking day and multi day trips by train outside of it. I don’t speak any Japanese (yet), so would need to have English translated versions available. I’ve read a good amount of Murakami but not all! I like him a lot but maybe some female authors would be nice.
I also haven’t planned much of the trip—so if there’s any literature that pairs nicely with a specific place that’s within reasonable reach of Tokyo I’m all ears.
Anyway, if this is the wrong sub just yell at me and kick me out or direct me to the right one. Thank you! I lean fiction/love magical realism but I am open to all genres.