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Japanese novelist Nishi publishes English translation

NEW YORK, United States, April 10 Kyodo - Japanese novelist Kanako Nishi, winner in 2015 of the prestigious Naoki Japanese literary award, talks about her novel Sakura, a best-seller published in Japan in 2005, during a talk event held at a bookstore in New York on April 9, 2026, to celebrate the publication of her first title to appear in English. Sitting beside her is translator, Allison Markin Powell. (Kyodo)

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Japanese novelist Nishi publishes English translation

Japanese novelist Kanako Nishi, (far L) winner in 2015 of the prestigious Naoki Japanese literary award, attends a talk event at a bookstore in New York on April 9, 2026, held to celebrate the publication of a translation of her best-selling 2005 novel, Sakura, her first title to appear in English. Sitting beside her is translator, Allison Markin Powell.

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Japanese novelist Nishi publishes English translation

Japanese novelist Kanako Nishi, (far L) winner in 2015 of the prestigious Naoki Japanese literary award, attends a talk event at a bookstore in New York on April 9, 2026, held to celebrate the publication of a translation of her best-selling 2005 novel, Sakura, her first title to appear in English. Sitting beside her is translator, Allison Markin Powell.

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Japanese novelist Nishi publishes English translation

Japanese novelist Kanako Nishi (L), winner in 2015 of the prestigious Naoki Japanese literary award, talks about her novel Sakura, a best-seller published in Japan in 2005, during a talk event held at a bookstore in New York on April 9, 2026, to celebrate the publication of her first title to appear in English. Sitting beside her is translator, Allison Markin Powell.

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[Breaking News]Literary award winner in Japan

TOKYO, Japan, Jan. 15 Kyodo - Novelist Ushio Hatakeyama speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 14, 2026, after winning the Akutagawa Prize, a Japanese literary award for up-and-coming authors. (Kyodo)

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Literary award winner in Japan

Novelist Teru Shimazu speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 14, 2026, after winning the Naoki Prize, a Japanese literary award for popular fiction.

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Literary award winner in Japan

Novelist Makoto Toriyama speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 14, 2026, after winning the Akutagawa Prize, a Japanese literary award for up-and-coming authors.

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Literary award winner in Japan

Novelist Ushio Hatakeyama speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 14, 2026, after winning the Akutagawa Prize, a Japanese literary award for up-and-coming authors.

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Queen Letizia At Zenda Awards - Madrid

Arturo Pérez-Reverte, founder of Zenda, during the presentation of the Zenda Awards 2024-2025 held at the Real Fábrica de Tapices, on January 13, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Zenda Awards 2024-2025 recognize literary and publishing work and the promotion of reading during the literary season. Photo by José Oliva / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia At Zenda Awards - Madrid

The president of Banco Santander, Ana Botín, during the presentation of the Zenda 2024-2025 Awards held at the Real Fábrica de Tapices, on January 13, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Zenda Awards 2024-2025 recognize literary and publishing work and the promotion of reading during the literary season. Photo by José Oliva / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia At Zenda Awards - Madrid

The president of Banco Santander, Ana Botín, during the presentation of the Zenda 2024-2025 Awards held at the Real Fábrica de Tapices, on January 13, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Zenda Awards 2024-2025 recognize literary and publishing work and the promotion of reading during the literary season. Photo by José Oliva / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia At Zenda Awards - Madrid

The president of Banco Santander, Ana Botín, during the presentation of the Zenda 2024-2025 Awards held at the Real Fábrica de Tapices, on January 13, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Zenda Awards 2024-2025 recognize literary and publishing work and the promotion of reading during the literary season. Photo by José Oliva / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia At Zenda Awards - Madrid

The president of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, during the presentation of the Zenda 2024-2025 Awards held at the Real Fábrica de Tapices, on January 13, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Zenda Awards 2024-2025 recognize literary and publishing work and the promotion of reading during the literary season. Photo by José Oliva / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia At Zenda Awards - Madrid

The president of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, during the presentation of the Zenda 2024-2025 Awards held at the Real Fábrica de Tapices, on January 13, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Zenda Awards 2024-2025 recognize literary and publishing work and the promotion of reading during the literary season. Photo by José Oliva / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia At Zenda Awards - Madrid

The Minister of Transport, Óscar Puente, during the presentation of the Zenda 2024-2025 Awards held at the Real Fábrica de Tapices, on January 13, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Zenda Awards 2024-2025 recognize literary and publishing work and the promotion of reading during the literary season. Photo by José Oliva / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia At Zenda Awards - Madrid

The president of Banco Santander, Ana Botín, during the presentation of the Zenda 2024-2025 Awards held at the Real Fábrica de Tapices, on January 13, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Zenda Awards 2024-2025 recognize literary and publishing work and the promotion of reading during the literary season. Photo by José Oliva / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia At Zenda Awards - Madrid

The president of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, during the presentation of the Zenda 2024-2025 Awards held at the Real Fábrica de Tapices, on January 13, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Zenda Awards 2024-2025 recognize literary and publishing work and the promotion of reading during the literary season. Photo by José Oliva / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia At Zenda Awards - Madrid

Minister Félix Bolaños during the presentation of the Zenda 2024-2025 Awards held at the Real Fábrica de Tapices, on January 13, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Zenda Awards 2024-2025 recognize literary work, publishing and the promotion of reading during the literary season. Photo by José Oliva / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia At Zenda Awards - Madrid

The president of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, during the presentation of the Zenda 2024-2025 Awards held at the Real Fábrica de Tapices, on January 13, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Zenda Awards 2024-2025 recognize literary and publishing work and the promotion of reading during the literary season. Photo by José Oliva / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia At Zenda Awards - Madrid

The president of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, during the presentation of the Zenda 2024-2025 Awards held at the Real Fábrica de Tapices, on January 13, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Zenda Awards 2024-2025 recognize literary and publishing work and the promotion of reading during the literary season. Photo by José Oliva / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia At Zenda Awards - Madrid

The president of Banco Santander, Ana Botín, during the presentation of the Zenda 2024-2025 Awards held at the Real Fábrica de Tapices, on January 13, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Zenda Awards 2024-2025 recognize literary and publishing work and the promotion of reading during the literary season. Photo by José Oliva / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia At Zenda Awards - Madrid

The mayor of Madrid, José Luis López Almeida, during the presentation of the Zenda 2024-2025 Awards held at the Real Fábrica de Tapices, on January 13, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Zenda Awards 2024-2025 recognize literary and publishing work and the promotion of reading during the literary season. Photo by José Oliva / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia At Zenda Awards - Madrid

Queen Letizia with Arturo Pérez-Reverte during the presentation of the Zenda Awards 2024-2025 held at the Real Fábrica de Tapices, on January 13, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Zenda Awards 2024-2025 recognize literary and publishing work and the promotion of reading during the literary season. Photo by José Oliva / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia At Zenda Awards - Madrid

Queen Letizia and Arturo Pérez-Reverte present the Zenda Honorary Award to Enrique Vila-Matas during the Zenda Awards 2024-2025 gala held at the Real Fábrica de Tapices, on January 13, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Zenda Awards 2024-2025 recognize literary and publishing work and the promotion of reading during the literary season. Photo by José Oliva / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia At Zenda Awards - Madrid

Singer David Summers during the presentation of the Zenda Awards 2024-2025 held at the Real Fábrica de Tapices, on January 13, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Zenda Awards 2024-2025 recognize literary and publishing work and the promotion of reading during the literary season. Photo by José Oliva / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia At Zenda Awards - Madrid

Queen Letizia with Arturo Pérez-Reverte during the presentation of the Zenda Awards 2024-2025 held at the Real Fábrica de Tapices, on January 13, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Zenda Awards 2024-2025 recognize literary and publishing work and the promotion of reading during the literary season. Photo by José Oliva / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia At Zenda Awards - Madrid

Queen Letizia with Arturo Pérez-Reverte during the presentation of the Zenda Awards 2024-2025 held at the Real Fábrica de Tapices, on January 13, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Zenda Awards 2024-2025 recognize literary and publishing work and the promotion of reading during the literary season. Photo by José Oliva / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia At Zenda Awards - Madrid

Queen Letizia with Arturo Pérez-Reverte during the presentation of the Zenda Awards 2024-2025 held at the Real Fábrica de Tapices, on January 13, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Zenda Awards 2024-2025 recognize literary and publishing work and the promotion of reading during the literary season. Photo by José Oliva / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia At Zenda Awards - Madrid

Queen Letizia with Arturo Pérez-Reverte during the presentation of the Zenda Awards 2024-2025 held at the Real Fábrica de Tapices, on January 13, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Zenda Awards 2024-2025 recognize literary and publishing work and the promotion of reading during the literary season. Photo by José Oliva / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia At Zenda Awards - Madrid

Queen Letizia with Arturo Pérez-Reverte during the presentation of the Zenda Awards 2024-2025 held at the Real Fábrica de Tapices, on January 13, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Zenda Awards 2024-2025 recognize literary and publishing work and the promotion of reading during the literary season. Photo by José Oliva / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia At Zenda Awards - Madrid

Queen Letizia and Arturo Pérez-Reverte present the Zenda Honorary Award to Enrique Vila-Matas during the Zenda Awards 2024-2025 gala held at the Real Fábrica de Tapices, on January 13, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Zenda Awards 2024-2025 recognize literary and publishing work and the promotion of reading during the literary season. Photo by José Oliva / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia At Zenda Awards - Madrid

Queen Letizia with Arturo Pérez-Reverte during the presentation of the Zenda Awards 2024-2025 held at the Real Fábrica de Tapices, on January 13, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Zenda Awards 2024-2025 recognize literary and publishing work and the promotion of reading during the literary season. Photo by José Oliva / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia At Zenda Awards - Madrid

Queen Letizia and Arturo Pérez-Reverte present the Zenda Honorary Award to Enrique Vila-Matas during the Zenda Awards 2024-2025 gala held at the Real Fábrica de Tapices, on January 13, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Zenda Awards 2024-2025 recognize literary and publishing work and the promotion of reading during the literary season. Photo by José Oliva / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia At Zenda Awards - Madrid

Queen Letizia and Arturo Pérez-Reverte present the Zenda Honorary Award to Enrique Vila-Matas during the Zenda Awards 2024-2025 gala held at the Real Fábrica de Tapices, on January 13, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Zenda Awards 2024-2025 recognize literary and publishing work and the promotion of reading during the literary season. Photo by José Oliva / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia At Zenda Awards - Madrid

Queen Letizia during the presentation of the Zenda Awards 2024-2025 held at the Real Fábrica de Tapices, on January 13, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Zenda Awards 2024-2025 recognize literary and publishing work and the promotion of reading during the literary season. Photo by José Oliva / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia At Zenda Awards - Madrid

Queen Letizia with Arturo Pérez-Reverte during the presentation of the Zenda Awards 2024-2025 held at the Real Fábrica de Tapices, on January 13, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Zenda Awards 2024-2025 recognize literary and publishing work and the promotion of reading during the literary season. Photo by José Oliva / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia At Zenda Awards - Madrid

Queen Letizia with Arturo Pérez-Reverte during the presentation of the Zenda Awards 2024-2025 held at the Real Fábrica de Tapices, on January 13, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Zenda Awards 2024-2025 recognize literary and publishing work and the promotion of reading during the literary season. Photo by José Oliva / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia At Zenda Awards - Madrid

Singer David Summers during the presentation of the Zenda Awards 2024-2025 held at the Real Fábrica de Tapices, on January 13, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Zenda Awards 2024-2025 recognize literary and publishing work and the promotion of reading during the literary season. Photo by José Oliva / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia At Zenda Awards - Madrid

Queen Letizia with Arturo Pérez-Reverte during the presentation of the Zenda Awards 2024-2025 held at the Real Fábrica de Tapices, on January 13, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Zenda Awards 2024-2025 recognize literary and publishing work and the promotion of reading during the literary season. Photo by José Oliva / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia At Zenda Awards - Madrid

Queen Letizia and Arturo Pérez-Reverte present the Zenda Honorary Award to Enrique Vila-Matas during the Zenda Awards 2024-2025 gala held at the Real Fábrica de Tapices, on January 13, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Zenda Awards 2024-2025 recognize literary and publishing work and the promotion of reading during the literary season. Photo by José Oliva / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia At Zenda Awards - Madrid

Queen Letizia and Arturo Pérez-Reverte present the Zenda Honorary Award to Enrique Vila-Matas during the Zenda Awards 2024-2025 gala held at the Real Fábrica de Tapices, on January 13, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Zenda Awards 2024-2025 recognize literary and publishing work and the promotion of reading during the literary season. Photo by José Oliva / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia Presides Over the Presentation of The Zenda Awards - Madrid

The writer Arturo Pérez Reverte, the mayor of Madrid, José Luis Martínez-Almeida, and Queen Letizia during the presentation of the Zenda Awards 2024-2025 held at the Real Fábrica de Tapices, on January 13, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Zenda Awards 2024-2025 recognize literary and publishing work and the promotion of reading during the literary season. Photo by José Oliva/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia Presides Over the Presentation of The Zenda Awards - Madrid

Queen Letizia during the presentation of the Zenda Awards 2024-2025 held at the Real Fábrica de Tapices, on January 13, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Zenda Awards 2024-2025 recognize literary and publishing work and the promotion of reading during the literary season. Photo by José Oliva/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia Presides Over the Presentation of The Zenda Awards - Madrid

Queen Letizia during the presentation of the Zenda Awards 2024-2025 held at the Real Fábrica de Tapices, on January 13, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Zenda Awards 2024-2025 recognize literary and publishing work and the promotion of reading during the literary season. Photo by José Oliva/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia Presides Over the Presentation of The Zenda Awards - Madrid

Queen Letizia during the presentation of the Zenda Awards 2024-2025 held at the Real Fábrica de Tapices, on January 13, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Zenda Awards 2024-2025 recognize literary and publishing work and the promotion of reading during the literary season. Photo by José Oliva/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia Presides Over the Presentation of The Zenda Awards - Madrid

Queen Letizia during the presentation of the Zenda Awards 2024-2025 held at the Real Fábrica de Tapices, on January 13, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Zenda Awards 2024-2025 recognize literary and publishing work and the promotion of reading during the literary season. Photo by José Oliva/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia Presides Over the Presentation of The Zenda Awards - Madrid

Queen Letizia during the presentation of the Zenda Awards 2024-2025 held at the Real Fábrica de Tapices, on January 13, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Zenda Awards 2024-2025 recognize literary and publishing work and the promotion of reading during the literary season. Photo by José Oliva/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia Presides Over the Presentation of The Zenda Awards - Madrid

Queen Letizia during the presentation of the Zenda Awards 2024-2025 held at the Real Fábrica de Tapices, on January 13, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Zenda Awards 2024-2025 recognize literary and publishing work and the promotion of reading during the literary season. Photo by José Oliva/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia Presides Over the Presentation of The Zenda Awards - Madrid

Queen Letizia during the presentation of the Zenda Awards 2024-2025 held at the Real Fábrica de Tapices, on January 13, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Zenda Awards 2024-2025 recognize literary and publishing work and the promotion of reading during the literary season. Photo by José Oliva/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia Presides Over the Presentation of The Zenda Awards - Madrid

Queen Letizia during the presentation of the Zenda Awards 2024-2025 held at the Real Fábrica de Tapices, on January 13, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Zenda Awards 2024-2025 recognize literary and publishing work and the promotion of reading during the literary season. Photo by José Oliva/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM