Japanese Feel-Good Literature: What Are We Talking About?

Join us for the Kyoto Lectures 2026 featuring a captivating discussion on Japanese Feel-Good Literature with speaker Thomas Garcin! 📚✨

Dive into the nuances of Japanese healing fiction, which has gained notable traction in Europe, especially in France, Italy, and the United Kingdom. What insights does this success provide us regarding the reception of "Japanese feel-good fiction" in its home country? 🤔

This lecture will explore whether the label of "feel-good fiction" is indeed relevant and if there are distinct trends within this literary category. Gain a deeper understanding of the perceptions and realities that shape the Japanese feel-good phenomenon.

About the Speaker: Thomas Garcin is an associate professor at Paris Cité University, and he holds the position of director at the French Research Institute on Japan (IFRJ-MFJ) in Tokyo. He has edited works like Mishima, Écrits sur le théâtre (2023) and co-edited Mishima revisité (2025). His current research focuses on Japanese healing fiction and its commodification.

Details:

• Format: Hybrid (On-site & Zoom)
• Venue: EFEO Kyoto
  29 Kitashirakawa Bettō-chō, Sakyō-ku, Kyoto 606-8276
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• Zoom Link: Join Us on Zoom
• Meeting ID: 827 7153 4635
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Don't miss this insightful lecture that promises to enrich your understanding of Japanese literature! 🎉