Masanobu Fukuoka books in order
Japanese farmer and philosopher
- Lived
- 1913–2008
- Country
- Japan
- Books
- 3
Masanobu Fukuoka published 1 novel and 2 other books, beginning with The One-Straw Revolution (1975).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Masanobu Fukuoka
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The One-Straw Revolution
Masanobu Fukuoka's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The One-Straw Revolution (1975)
Other books in order
Sowing Seeds in the Desert (2012)
Dragonfly Will Be the Messiah (2021)
About Masanobu Fukuoka
Masanobu Fukuoka was a Japanese farmer and philosopher celebrated for his natural farming and re-vegetation of desertified lands. He was a proponent of no-till, herbicide and pesticide-free cultivation methods from which he created a particular method of agriculture, commonly referred to as "natural farming" or "do-nothing farming".
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Masanobu Fukuoka FAQ
- How many books has Masanobu Fukuoka written?
- Masanobu Fukuoka published 1 novel and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Masanobu Fukuoka's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The One-Straw Revolution.
- What is Masanobu Fukuoka's last book?
- The One-Straw Revolution (1975).
- What is Masanobu Fukuoka's most famous book?
- The One-Straw Revolution (1975) is Masanobu Fukuoka's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.