Yasushi Inoue published 5 novels, 3 novellas, 3 short story collections and 1 non-fiction book, beginning with The Hunting Gun (1949). The best-known is Tun-huang (1978).
Updated September 2026
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Tun-huang
Yasushi Inoue's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Tun-huang (1978)
Honkakubō Ibun (1981)
Wind and Waves (1989)
Shirobamba (1991)
Confucius (1992)
Novellas in order
The Hunting Gun (1949)
The Bullfight (1950)
The Roof Tile of Tempyō (1975)
Short story collections in order
The Counterfeiter (1965)
Lou-lan and Other Stories (1979)
Life of a Counterfeiter (2014)
Non-fiction in order
Chronicle of My Mother (1982)
Film and TV adaptations
- Death of a Tea Master (1989)Film · from Honkakubō Ibun
About Yasushi Inoue
Yasushi Inoue was a Japanese writer of novels, short stories, poetry and essays, noted for his historical and autobiographical fiction. His most acclaimed works include The Bullfight, The Roof Tile of Tempyō and Tun-huang.
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Yasushi Inoue FAQ
- How many books has Yasushi Inoue written?
- Yasushi Inoue published 5 novels, 3 novellas, 3 short story collections and 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Yasushi Inoue's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Tun-huang.
- What is Yasushi Inoue's last book?
- Confucius (1992).
- What is Yasushi Inoue's most famous book?
- Tun-huang (1978) is Yasushi Inoue's most widely read book.
- Which Yasushi Inoue books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Honkakubō Ibun (as Death of a Tea Master, film, 1989).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.