Okakura Kakuzō books in order
Japanese scholar and art critic
- Lived
- 1863–1913
- Country
- Japan
- Books
- 4
- Also writes as
- 岡倉 覚三
Okakura Kakuzō published 1 novella, 2 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with The Book of Tea (1906).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Okakura Kakuzō
Novellas in order
The Book of Tea (1906)
Non-fiction in order
The Ideals of the East, with Special Reference to the Art of Japan (1903)
The Awakening of Japan (1904)
Other books in order
The Hō-ō-den (Phoenix Hall) (1893)
About Okakura Kakuzō
Okakura Kakuzō , also known as Okakura Tenshin (岡倉 天心), was a Japanese scholar and art critic who in the era of Meiji Restoration reform promoted a critical appreciation of traditional forms, customs and beliefs. Outside Japan, he is chiefly renowned for The Book of Tea: A Japanese Harmony of Art, Culture, and the Simple Life (1906). Written in English, and in the wake of the Russo-Japanese War, it decried Western caricaturing of the Japanese, and of Asians more generally, and expressed the fear that Japan gained respect only to the extent that it adopted the barbarities of Western militarism.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Okakura Kakuzō FAQ
- How many books has Okakura Kakuzō written?
- Okakura Kakuzō published 1 novella, 2 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Okakura Kakuzō's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Book of Tea.
- What is Okakura Kakuzō's last book?
- The Book of Tea (1906).
- What is Okakura Kakuzō's most famous book?
- The Book of Tea (1906) is Okakura Kakuzō's most widely read book.
- Does Okakura Kakuzō write under a pen name?
- Yes: Okakura Kakuzō has also published as 岡倉 覚三.
- Can I read Okakura Kakuzō's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by Okakura Kakuzō is in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.