Can you recommend some Japanese novels related to Dylan?

It's possible, but not many Japanese novels that I can think of off - hand would mention a name like Dylan. Japanese literature usually centers around Japanese culture, history, and local characters. But in some novels that have a Western influence or are set in an international context, there might be a chance. For example, in a story about a Japanese student studying abroad and meeting someone named Dylan.

Another possibility is that there could be some detective or mystery Japanese novels where the kitchen is a significant setting. For example, perhaps a crime occurs in the kitchen and the whole story unfolds around the investigation of that event, though I'm not sure of a specific title at the moment.

One possible Japanese novel related to the factory could be 'Kafka on the Shore' by Haruki Murakami. Although it's not strictly about a factory in the traditional sense, it has elements of industrial settings and a sense of the modern world which could be associated with factory - like landscapes of the mind. Another might be 'Hard - Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World' also by Murakami, where there are dystopian and mechanical elements that could be related to the concept of a factory.

One well - known Japanese novel related to a sort of 'quicksand' situation is 'Naomi' by Jun'ichirō Tanizaki. It delves into complex relationships and a character's descent into a somewhat 'quicksand - like' situation of obsession and moral ambiguity.

Another possibility is that there are traditional Japanese novels that feature lakes in a more historical or cultural context. These could be stories that are set in feudal Japan and use the lake as part of the natural landscape that the characters interact with, perhaps as a source of livelihood or as a place of spiritual significance.

One Japanese novel that might involve lizards could be 'Kafka on the Shore' by Haruki Murakami. Although lizards may not be a central theme, Murakami often has strange and interesting elements in his works that could potentially include lizards in some symbolic or minor way.

There is 'Naomi' by Jun'ichirō Tanizaki. It delves into complex relationships, and the relationship between the male protagonist and Naomi can be seen as having some sister - like aspects in terms of the power dynamics and emotional connection. Also, 'Snow Country' by Yasunari Kawabata has characters whose relationships can be analyzed in the context of sister - like emotions and family - like connections.

One Japanese novel related to 'the gun' could be 'Battle Royale'. It involves a group of students forced to fight each other with various weapons including guns in a dystopian setting. The story explores themes of survival, human nature, and the brutality that can emerge in extreme situations.

One such Japanese novel could be 'Thermae Romae'. It's a really interesting story that combines elements of modern and ancient Rome with the concept of hot springs. The main character travels between the two time periods and hot springs play a significant role in the plot.

There might be other Japanese novels that touch on the concept of 'deep river' in a more metaphorical or thematic sense. However, 'Deep River' by Shusaku Endo is a prominent one. It delves into the lives of its characters, some of whom are on a pilgrimage. The river in the story can be seen as a symbol of the flow of life, carrying with it the joys, sorrows, and sins of the people. Through the various characters' experiences, the novel examines the complex nature of faith and forgiveness.