Shuntaro Tanikawa books in order
Japanese poet
- Lived
- 1931–2024
- Country
- Japan
- Books
- 2
Shuntaro Tanikawa published 2 poetry collections, beginning with The Art of (2011).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Shuntaro Tanikawa
Start here
The Art of
Shuntaro Tanikawa's most-read book.
Poetry in order
Naif (Asian Poetry in Translation) (2004)
The Art of (2011)
About Shuntaro Tanikawa
Shuntarō Tanikawa was a Japanese poet, translator, children's author, and screenwriter. He was considered to be one of the most widely read and highly regarded Japanese poets, both in Japan and abroad. The English translation of his poetry volume Floating the River in Melancholy, translated by William I. Elliott and Kazuo Kawamura and illustrated by Yōko Sano, won the American Book Award in 1989.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Shuntaro Tanikawa FAQ
- How many books has Shuntaro Tanikawa written?
- Shuntaro Tanikawa published 2 poetry collections that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Shuntaro Tanikawa's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Art of.
- What is Shuntaro Tanikawa's last book?
- The Art of (2011).
- What is Shuntaro Tanikawa's most famous book?
- The Art of (2011) is Shuntaro Tanikawa's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.