Can you recommend some of the best long Japanese stories (not erotic)?

One of the well - known long Japanese stories is 'The Tale of Genji'. It was written by Murasaki Shikibu. It is a classic piece of Japanese literature that delves deep into the court life, relationships, and the human psyche during the Heian period. The story is rich in detail, with complex characters and a slow - burning plot that unfolds over many chapters, giving readers a comprehensive view of the society at that time.

One great non - erotic Japanese story is 'Botchan'. It's about a young and inexperienced teacher who is sent to teach in a rural school. His adventures and interactions with the local people, including his students and colleagues, are both humorous and thought - provoking. It gives a good view of Japanese society at that time.

There's the story of a Japanese husband who decides to learn a new language, like English, to better communicate with international clients for his job. His journey includes attending night classes, practicing with language exchange partners, and his family, especially his wife, encourages him throughout this process.

There is also 'Snow Country' by Yasunari Kawabata. This story is set in a snow - covered landscape and explores themes of unrequited love, isolation, and the passage of time. It beautifully weaves together descriptions of the natural scenery with the inner emotions of the characters, presenting a profound and moving story.

Another is 'Nana'. It's a modern - day love story that has elements of passion. The two main characters, both named Nana, have different views on love and relationships. Their stories intertwine with the men in their lives, showing the ups and downs of young love in a contemporary Japanese setting.

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One of the well - known Japanese stories is 'The Tale of Genji'. It is an important work of Japanese literature. It's beautifully written and gives deep insights into the Heian period's court life, with complex characters and their relationships. The illustrations in some versions of it can be quite charming as well.

One of the well - known Japanese short stories is 'Rashomon' by Ryunosuke Akutagawa. It presents different perspectives of characters regarding a murder. Another great one is 'The Nose' also by Akutagawa, which delves into themes of self - consciousness and vanity. And 'The Dancing Girl' by Mori Ogai is a touching story about love and sacrifice.

There are some mystery stories in Japanese literature that might have elements of psychological influence which could be related to the idea of hypnosis in a non - erotic way. For example, some works by Edogawa Ranpo play with the minds of the characters in interesting ways.

We should focus on positive and healthy literature works in Japanese literature, such as the works of Haruki Murakami which often explore deep themes like human nature and modern society.