Mokusei Publishers to Launch Bilingual Literary Magazine The Eastern Observer
The Eastern Observer marks a new bilingual platform for contemporary Japanese and Asian literature and art, aiming to reach international audiences through print, digital, and art book fair collaborations.
Key Facts
- Mokusei Publishers will launch The Eastern Observer, a Japanese-English bilingual literary magazine, on July 4, 2026.
- The inaugural issue, The Eastern Observer 01, is 208 pages and costs 4,200 yen plus tax.
- The first issue features 13 creators from Japan and Asia, including architect Lina Ghotmeh, filmmaker Ka Oda, cartoonist Woshibai, Singaporean writer Alfian Sa'at, and South Korean musician Minsu.
- The cover art for the first issue is by illustrator YUKI UEBO.
Reporting from 1 source: ASCII.jp.
Mokusei Publishers will release a new Japanese-English bilingual literary magazine, The Eastern Observer, on July 4, 2026. The inaugural issue features 13 writers, artists, and creators from Japan and Asia, including architect Lina Ghotmeh, filmmaker Ka Oda, and cartoonist Woshibai. The magazine will be sold at bookstores nationwide and online, with related events at Daikanyama Tsutaya Books.
Mokusei Publishers, based in Kyoto, will launch The Eastern Observer on July 4, 2026. The magazine is bilingual in Japanese and English, covering contemporary literature and art from Japan and Asia. The first issue, The Eastern Observer 01, runs 208 pages and costs 4,200 yen plus tax. It includes contributions from 13 creators, among them Singaporean writer Alfian Sa'at, Chinese cartoonist Woshibai, and South Korean musician Minsu. The cover art is by illustrator YUKI UEBO. The magazine will also host an exhibition and talk session at Daikanyama Tsutaya Books from July 1 to 15, 2026, and plans collaborations with bookstores and art book fairs in Paris, London, Indonesia, and Taiwan.
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