I am beginning to receive inquiries about hosting the Japanese Literature Challenge. When I notice the many venues for reading Japanese literature, such as are on Instagram for example, I wonder if there is interest in reading here as we have done?
Do let me know if you would like to read for the Japanese Literature Challenge 15 this year (from January through February). I have several books awaiting me, and I am certainly glad to sponsor some prizes of a literary nature.
If there is interest, I will begin setting up a review site and spreading the word.
Domo arigato!
(Thank you!)
Dolce Bellezza 
I am definitely in! I missed it last year with so many problems but I do want to read Murakami’s latest… The t-shirts I love.
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So glad to have your interest! I want to read Murakami’s latest, too, especially as I have heard that it gives us more information about his “private” life. I’m always intrigued about him, and I so enjoy insights to my favorite author(s).
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Definitely! I always love an excuse to read Japanese writers, and I’m not a fan of instagram for anything except pictures… ;D
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I’m not a fan of Instagram, either! It can start out as a positive experience and then suddenly, I find myself flooded with self doubt. 😌 At any rate, how wonderful to have you say, “Definitely!” I’m already starting to think about what I’ll focus on this year, and I look forward to your choices as always.
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I’m in!
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Welcome, Alison! So nice to have you.
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Yes definitely!
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Hooray, Christina! Thank you for joining us.
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I will take part if you host the Japanese Literature Challenge. I like the length and I have some books already planned. (TracyK at Bitter Tea and Mystery).
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Ooh, I want a peek at the list of books you have planned. I bought two for an event I saw on Instagram, and then somehow never got around to read them. So there they sit, waiting for January, I guess.☺️
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(By length, I like have three months for the reviews.)
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Three months are nice, but as I plan to read for the International Booker Prize again this year, I find myself too involved to carry on with the Japanese Literature Challenge as a good hostess ought.
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Oh, please do. Not everyone’s on Instagram and those that are, like me, use it for different reasons not necessarily associated with books.
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I actually often try to stay away from Instagram. 😛 So, I’m super excited that you’re in for the Japanese Literature Challenge here in blogland.
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My instagram is just full of pictures of ships and gantry cranes (cos I overlook a shipping port), with the odd sunset and beach photo thrown in for good measure. LOL.
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I would like to join. This would be my first time.
Not on SoMe. From Norway. Love to read literature from Japan.
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So glad you find me and the challenge, Augusta. It will be wonderful to have you!
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Yes! I’m in! I have already been thinking of what to read. 🙂 And yes to the blog format. I actually prefer the blog format even though I have Instagram as well.
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It started with a blog format in 2006; I see no reason to change it now, especially as so many are willing to continue on this platform. Thanks for joining in, Karen.
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So glad it will stay here on the blog format. 🙂 Thank you for hosting it!
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Sorry for late reply count me in I have a pile of Japanese books to read
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So very glad to have you, Stu.
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I am also interested in participating again. I discover so many new-to-me books through your challenge.
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That makes me so happy, Diana; both to have you and that you have discovered new books through the challenge. As have I!
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