5 Trailblazing Japanese Women Writers

Illustration by Narumi Imayuki

To celebrate International Women's Day, we take a look at five Japanese female writers, many of whom were also activists, from the early to mid 20th century. Their pioneering and often controversial work helped to set the tone for their modern-day counterparts.

Read Narumi Imayuki’s article for Tokyo Weekender here.

 
 
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