How many books has Eiji Yoshikawa written?

Eiji Yoshikawa published 7 novels and 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read Eiji Yoshikawa's books in?

Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Musashi.

What is Eiji Yoshikawa's most famous book?

Musashi (1935) is Eiji Yoshikawa's most widely read book.

Does Eiji Yoshikawa write under a pen name?

Yes: Eiji Yoshikawa has also published as Кидзиро.

Which Eiji Yoshikawa books have been adapted?

1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The New Tale of Taira (as Shin Heike Monogatari, TV).

Eiji Yoshikawa books in order

Japanese historical novelist

Lived: 1892–1962
Country: Japan
Books: 8
Also writes as: Кидзиро

Eiji Yoshikawa published 7 novels and 1 non-fiction book, beginning with Musashi (1935).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Eiji Yoshikawa

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Musashi
Eiji Yoshikawa's most-read book.

Standalone novels in order

Musashi (1935)
977 pages★ 4.3 (10 ratings)
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Sangokushi (1940)
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The New Tale of Taira (1968)
Adapted for TV
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Heike Story (1981)
634 pages
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Musashi, Book 3 (1989)
330 pages
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WAY OF THE SAMURAI (MUSASHI 1) (Musashi Book 1) (1990)
341 pages
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Taiko (1992)
926 pages
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Non-fiction in order

Fragments of a Past (1992)
278 pages
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Film and TV adaptations

Shin Heike MonogatariTV · from The New Tale of Taira

About Eiji Yoshikawa

Eiji Yoshikawa was a Japanese historical novelist, best known for his revisions of classics and retelling of historical events through the lens of semi-biographical fiction books.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Eiji Yoshikawa FAQ

How many books has Eiji Yoshikawa written?: Eiji Yoshikawa published 7 novels and 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Eiji Yoshikawa's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Musashi.
What is Eiji Yoshikawa's last book?: Sangokushi (1940).
What is Eiji Yoshikawa's most famous book?: Musashi (1935) is Eiji Yoshikawa's most widely read book.
Does Eiji Yoshikawa write under a pen name?: Yes: Eiji Yoshikawa has also published as Кидзиро.
Which Eiji Yoshikawa books have been adapted?: 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The New Tale of Taira (as Shin Heike Monogatari, TV).