Can you recommend some good Japanese novels?

One of the good Japanese novels is 'Norwegian Wood' by Haruki Murakami. It's a story full of love, loss and self - discovery. The protagonist's experiences in love and his journey through life in 1960s Japan are vividly depicted.

A lesser - known but interesting Japanese novel is 'Out' by Natsuo Kirino. It presents a dark and gritty view of modern Japanese society, much like how 'the mask japanese novel' might potentially explore the hidden aspects of Japanese life or culture through its narrative.

One good intermediate Japanese novel is 'Norwegian Wood' by Haruki Murakami. It has relatively accessible language for intermediate learners and a very engaging story about love and loss in youth. Another is 'The Little Prince' in its Japanese translation. It is a classic with simple yet profound themes and the Japanese version can help learners expand vocabulary. Also, 'Kafka on the Shore' by Murakami is great. It has a unique plot filled with mystery and magic, and the language usage is rich which can be challenging but rewarding for intermediate Japanese learners.

One great psychological Japanese novel is 'Naoko' by Banana Yoshimoto. It delves deep into the mind of the protagonist as she deals with love, loss, and self - discovery.

Sure. 'Sword Art Online' is a very popular one. It combines virtual reality and adventure elements, with an engaging story and well - developed characters. Another great one is 'Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World'. It has a unique plot where the main character can return by death, which adds a lot of suspense and complexity to the story.

Sure. 'Hyouka' by Honobu Yonezawa is a great one. It combines mystery and school life elements. The story follows the main character as he gets involved in various mysteries within his school, and the way the mysteries unfold is really engaging.

Another is 'The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya' which has some goth - like elements in its exploration of the abnormal and the search for something different in a rather mundane world. It has a cult following and the character Haruhi herself has an unpredictable and somewhat dark charm.

There is also 'Ao Haru Ride' by Io Sakisaka. It focuses on the relationship between Futaba Yoshioka, a girl who tries to be less girly to fit in with boys, and Kou Mabuchi, a boy with a troubled past. Their journey of rediscovery and falling in love is really engaging.

One well - known 'confession' Japanese novel is 'Confessions' by Kanae Minato. It's a gripping story that delves into themes of revenge and human nature. The narrative unfolds through different characters' confessions, which keeps the readers hooked as they gradually piece together the full story.

Well, 'High School DxD' is also a well - known harem Japanese novel. The main character, Issei Hyodo, finds himself in a world full of devils, angels, and other supernatural beings, and has multiple female characters interested in him. There are a lot of action, fan - service, and relationship - building elements in this novel.