Hiromi Kawakami has published 5 novels, 2 novellas and 2 short story collections, beginning with Strange Weather in Tokyo (2001). The latest is Under the Eye of the Big Bird (2024).
Updated September 2026
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Strange Weather in Tokyo
Hiromi Kawakami's most-read book.
Newest
Under the Eye of the Big Bird
Published 2024.
Standalone novels in order
Strange Weather in Tokyo (2001)
The Nakano Thrift Shop (2005)
Manazuru (2006)
Third Love (2020)
Under the Eye of the Big Bird (2024)
Novellas in order
Parade (2002)
People from My Neighbourhood (2020)
Short story collections in order
Record of a Night Too Brief (1996)
Dragon Palace (2002)
About Hiromi Kawakami
Hiromi Kawakami is a Japanese writer, known for her off-beat fiction, poetry, and literary criticism. She has won numerous Japanese literary awards, including the Akutagawa Prize, the Tanizaki Prize, the Yomiuri Prize, and the Izumi Kyōka Prize for Literature. Her work has been adapted for film and has been translated into more than 15 languages.
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Hiromi Kawakami FAQ
- How many books has Hiromi Kawakami written?
- Hiromi Kawakami has published 5 novels, 2 novellas and 2 short story collections that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Hiromi Kawakami's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Strange Weather in Tokyo.
- What is Hiromi Kawakami's latest book?
- Under the Eye of the Big Bird (2024).
- What is Hiromi Kawakami's most famous book?
- Strange Weather in Tokyo (2001) is Hiromi Kawakami'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.