Takiji Kobayashi books in order
Japanese writer
- Lived
- 1903–1933
- Country
- Japan
- Books
- 3
Takiji Kobayashi published 1 novel, 1 novella and 1 short story collection, beginning with Kani Kōsen (1929).
Updated September 2026
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Kani Kōsen
Takiji Kobayashi's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
"The Factory Ship" and "The Absentee Landlord." (1973)
Novellas in order
Kani Kōsen (1929)
Short story collections in order
The Cannery Boat (1968)
About Takiji Kobayashi
Takiji Kobayashi was a Japanese writer of proletarian literature. He is best known for his short novel Kani Kōsen, or Crab Cannery Ship, published in 1929. It tells the story of the hard life of cannery workers, fishermen and seamen on board a cannery ship and the beginning of their revolt against the company and its managers. Kobayashi died due to violent torture after being arrested by the Special Higher Police two years later, at the age of 29.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Takiji Kobayashi FAQ
- How many books has Takiji Kobayashi written?
- Takiji Kobayashi published 1 novel, 1 novella and 1 short story collection that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Takiji Kobayashi's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Kani Kōsen.
- What is Takiji Kobayashi's last book?
- Kani Kōsen (1929).
- What is Takiji Kobayashi's most famous book?
- Kani Kōsen (1929) is Takiji Kobayashi's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.