Taiwan is a hidden gem when it comes to East Asian cuisine. While everyone knows Japanese sushi and ramen, and Chinese food is beloved the world over, Taiwanese food is perhaps the most diverse and delicious in East Asia. Eating the best Taiwanese food means eating the best food, full stop. And that makes finding …
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Translated from the Mandarin by Darryl Sterk Living in twenty-first century Korea, the animosity levied against Japan by much of the population still holds true today, even amongst many young people. This animosity of course stems from Japan’s occupation of Korea from 1910 to 1945. Such hostility is arguably understandable, but one article that appeared …
Here is a short list of some of the most exciting Asian fiction to check out and read right now. You can also find full reviews of many of these books, as well as bigger and more specific lists, across this site. The Last Children of Tokyo by Yoko Tawada Translated by Margaret Mitsutani Author …
Translated from the Mandarin by Darryl Sterk Wu Ming-Yi is Taiwan’s most celebrated author, and at the time of writing, only two of his novels have been translated into English (The Stolen Bicycle, and The Man with the Compound Eyes). Longlisted for the Man Booker International Prize 2018 (alongside Han Kang’s illustrious The White Book), …