Mochiguma Translations (translator)

Through Kyoto Streets: Run, Melos! and Four Other Stories, also known as 【新釈】走れメロス 他四篇, is a collection of reimagined masterpieces of Japanese literature set in the modern backdrop of Kyoto. Morimi's clever retellings breathe new life into these timeless tales, blending comedy, drama, and fantasy to create a captivating narrative that explores themes of friendship,…

Tatami Time Machine Blues is a captivating light novel in Japanese, serving as the highly anticipated sequel to The Tatami Galaxy. Set in Kyoto during a scorching summer, the story revolves around a mysterious time machine that throws protagonist Akashi into a whirlwind of emotions and existential questions. With elements of comedy, school life, and…

In the spine-tingling fantasy-horror novel 'Night Train' by Morimi Tomihiko, a group of college friends reunites in Kyoto ten years after a mysterious disappearance at the Kurama Fire Festival. As they gather to share strange encounters, they delve into the enigmatic artworks of Kishida Michio known as 'Night Train'. Through a narrative interwoven with elements…

Yoiyama Kaleidoscope is a captivating light novel written by Morimi, set against the backdrop of the mysterious Gion Festival's Yoiyama. The story follows a protagonist who, after being accused of breaking a festival ordinance, embarks on a surreal journey through Yoiyama, encountering a myriad of eccentric characters and unraveling the enigma surrounding 'Lord Yoiyama.' With…

In The Tatami Galaxy, a light novel written in Japanese, readers follow the journey of an unfulfilled university student through parallel realities. Led by a frenemy and challenged by mysterious figures, the protagonist navigates the complexities of youth, delving into themes of comedy, fantasy, romance, and school life. As the story unfolds, viewers are treated…

Uchouten Kazoku, also known as The Eccentric Family or 有頂天家族, is a captivating Japanese light novel that follows the misadventures of Yasaburō, the third son of the Shimogamo tanuki clan, as he navigates the vibrant city of Kyōto with his brothers. Amidst the playful chaos, the tanuki siblings face challenges such as a tengu's forbidden…

Uchouten Kazoku: Nidaime no Kichou, also known as The Eccentric Family: The Nidaime’s Homecoming or 有頂天家族 二代目の帰朝, is a light novel in Japanese that follows the story of Professor Akadama's son, Nidaime, as he makes a long-awaited return to Kyoto. Filled with elements of comedy and drama, this novel explores the complexities of family dynamics…