It is understood that writing was introduced to Japan via Korea in the 5th Century. While Tokyo, in particular, has become a world-renowned destination for literary geeks, the rest of Japan has much to offer and many literary locations to visit, thanks to the country’s long and proud literary heritage. The Japanese word ‘Otaku’ was originally used to describe people whose passionate interests prevented them leaving the house and it is often applied to the country’s many book lovers, especially manga. Japan’s love affair with books and the written word goes back centuries and continues in the 21st Century. You don’t produce the world’s first novel without gaining a serious literary heritage. From Nikko’s Shogun Country to Kinosaki Literary Museum and Yamanakako Forest Park of Literature, many of Japan’s must-see literary locations are those further afield and off the beaten path. You will find there is far more to Japanese literature than just Haruki Murakami and manga and you will have the chance to see it all using your JR Rail Pass for unlimited travel. The best way to experience this beautiful and unique country is using Japan’s excellent rail system.
It’s true that Tokyo has more bookstores, libraries, book cafes, literary bars and even book and bed hotels, than almost any other city in the world, but if you love literature, you will want to see what the rest of the country has to offer too. Today, Japan is a book lovers paradise and it is not just the metropolis Tokyo that is a wonderland for readers. Yukio Mishima’s The Temple of the Golden Pavilionĭid you know that the world’s first novel was written in Japan in the 11th Century? Welcome to the world of Literary Tourism where Japan is among the world’s leading destinations.
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