Can you recommend some good Japan historical fiction books?

One great Japan historical fiction book is 'Musashi' by Eiji Yoshikawa. It tells the story of Miyamoto Musashi, a famous swordsman in Japanese history. Another is 'The Tale of Genji' which is considered the world's first novel and gives a detailed look into the Heian period aristocratic life in Japan. And 'Shogun' by James Clavell also offers a fictionalized yet engaging account of Japan during the 17th century with a focus on the interaction between Japanese and Western cultures.

Sure. 'Norwegian Wood' by Haruki Murakami is a great one. It's a story full of love, loss, and self - discovery set in the 1960s Japan.

One of the well - known fiction Japan books is 'Kafka on the Shore'. Murakami weaves a complex and dreamy narrative in this book. Also, 'Battle Royale' is a famous work. It presents a rather extreme and thought - provoking story about a group of students forced into a deadly game.

I also highly recommend 'Gone with the Wind' by Margaret Mitchell. Set during the American Civil War, it tells the story of Scarlett O'Hara. It not only shows the historical context of the war but also delves deep into the human nature of the characters during that chaotic time.

Well, 'Gone with the Wind' is also a classic historical fiction book. It tells the story of Scarlett O'Hara during the American Civil War. And 'The Name of the Rose' by Umberto Eco, which is set in an Italian monastery in the 14th century and involves mystery and intrigue.

Sure. 'The Pillars of the Earth' by Ken Follett is a great historical fiction. It's set in 12th - century England and vividly depicts the building of a cathedral. Another one is 'Wolf Hall' by Hilary Mantel, which gives a detailed account of Thomas Cromwell's life during the Tudor period.

Sure. 'The Four Winds' by Kristin Hannah is a great 2021 historical fiction. It's set during the Great Depression and tells the story of a woman's struggle. Another one is 'The Rose Code' by Kate Quinn which involves the story of female code - breakers during World War II.

One good historical fiction book is 'The Pillars of the Earth' by Ken Follett. It vividly depicts the building of a cathedral in 12th - century England, with complex characters and a detailed look at the social structure of the time.

Sure. 'The Essex Serpent' by Sarah Perry is a great 2017 historical fiction. It's set in Victorian England and follows a young widow who moves to a small village. Another one is 'Beneath a Scarlet Sky' by Mark Sullivan, which is based on a true story during World War II.

Sure. 'The Pillars of the Earth' by Ken Follett is a great one. It vividly depicts the building of a cathedral in the Middle Ages, with complex characters and a richly detailed historical setting. Another is 'Wolf Hall' by Hilary Mantel, which offers a unique perspective on the court of Henry VIII. And 'Gone with the Wind' also has elements of historical fiction, showing the South during the American Civil War.