Arai Hakuseki published 1 novel and 1 non-fiction book, beginning with Koshitsū (1716).
Updated September 2026
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Koshitsū
Arai Hakuseki's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Koshitsū (1716)
Non-fiction in order
Oritaku Shiba No Ki (1979)
About Arai Hakuseki
Arai Hakuseki was a Confucianist, scholar-bureaucrat, academic, administrator, writer and politician in Japan during the middle of the Edo period, who advised the shōgun Tokugawa Ienobu. His personal name was Kinmi or Kimiyoshi (君美). Hakuseki (白石) was his pen name. His father was a Kururi han samurai, Arai Masazumi.
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Arai Hakuseki FAQ
- How many books has Arai Hakuseki written?
- Arai Hakuseki published 1 novel and 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Arai Hakuseki's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Koshitsū.
- What is Arai Hakuseki's last book?
- Koshitsū (1716).
- What is Arai Hakuseki's most famous book?
- Koshitsū (1716) is Arai Hakuseki's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.