A new English translation of Ichiyo Higuchi's 1893 short story 'A Snowy Day' has been published.
The translation appears in the collection Troubled Waters from Pushkin Press Classics. It carries a 2026 copyright for the English version by the translator.
The Japan Times published an article on March 23, 2026, journeying from Japan's oldest myths to the Edo eccentric Hiraga Gennai. It explores myth, desire, and the wisdom of laughter amid life's absurdity and humor.
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Literary Hub released a new piece examining the legacy of Japan's earliest known working woman writer.
Two mountain fires in Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, which erupted Wednesday, had burned over 200 hectares by Thursday morning. Self-Defense Forces helicopters were deployed to combat the blazes, which destroyed seven structures and forced 245 evacuations amid a recent earthquake aftermath. The town, scarred by the 2011 tsunami, faces added risks from dry weather.
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Wildfires broke out Wednesday at two sites in Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, prompting authorities to urge over 1,000 residents to evacuate. No casualties have been reported amid ongoing firefighting efforts. Dry air and strong winds exacerbated the blazes.