Japanese Literature

[close] Hey there!! Are you interested in Japanese literature, culture, or the like? Feel free to join the group if you want to share & get recommendations for Japanese media, want to connect with others with similar interests, discuss your finds and current reads. We’ll also be doing monthly challenges in groups where you can have fun, log in the Japanese books you’re reading, and compete with other groups - if that’s of interest to you, of course! On that note, welcome to the Moon Over Kyoto group, my dears! 🫶 RULES 1. You MUST be at the age between 16 - 35 years old to join this group. 2. This group is for anyone who love Japanese Literature. 3. Be respectful, no cursing, no using racial slurs, or other inappropriate language. If we notice you using such language, you will be asked/forced to be removed from the group immediately. 4. There will be 3 BOTM’s a month, you can pick one or three to read for that month. Voting for the next month’s BOTM’s will open halfway through the month. 5. You need to fill out this form: https://forms.gle/EYDdBMoiFA7f3HD68, to be sorted into a Moon House! 6. Once sorted into the house, you can catalog your reading based on the prompts given (with points) 7. Whichever house wins at the end of the month, would get the chance to decide one BOTM for the next month and their win will be recorded. 8. If you have any questions or concerns, message one of the house leaders! 9. Be respectful to others, have fun, and enjoy!

[close] This group aims to bring people together that are interested in reading about Japan in English. This includes reading Japanese authors, non-fiction about Japan, and any other books that are based in Japan or around Japanese ideas. The goal is to read some books that might otherwise stay off our "to read" list and especially to read more Japanese authors - though we all know that we are reading the translators words when it comes to that aspect of the reading. Ideally, we will be reading one book per month and have a mixture of the three main groups lists above, with less non-fiction due to potential expenses. Please note that the point of this book club is NOT to provide a free reading list. If you are uninterested in participating in the discussions or polls, please reconsider joining.

[close] A place to discuss all the unique aspects of Deaf culture as highlighted in the thriller Silent Fear (A novel inspired by true crimes) by Lance & James Morcan. This group can also be an intersection of sorts where Deaf and hearing people can engage and learn from each other.

[close] A group for people who enjoy literature written by Japanese authors, the arts, culture, and history of Japan. Dec 2025: The Marioka Sisters by Jun'ichirō Tanizaki. Jan 2026: The Woman in the Dunes by Abe Feb 2026: Swallows by Kirino We have monthly fiction, non-fiction group and buddy reads —the conversation is in English, but read along in any language!