Edogawa Rampo's 'Akechi Kogoro Series'

A serialized masterpiece by Edogawa Rampo from 1936, depicting the confrontation between the phantom thief Twenty Faces and brilliant detective Akechi Kogoro. A cornerstone work that established Japanese mystery fiction and profoundly influenced subsequent detective literature. Renowned for intricate puzzles and sophisticated psychological characterization.

Representative detective fiction by Edogawa Ranpo, active from the Taisho to early Showa period. Works like 'The Fiend with Twenty Faces' and 'Boy Detectives Club' established the foundation of Japanese mystery fiction. His profound psychological insight and elaborate plot devices profoundly influenced modern mystery writers and contributed to founding the Mystery Writers of Japan.

A mystery series by Keigo Higashino featuring Yukawa Gakuto, a brilliant physicist at Teito University who solves difficult cases using scientific knowledge. The elegance of scientific principles intersects with human mysteries, representing new orthodox mystery fiction. Extensively adapted into TV dramas and films, this series is internationally recognized as representative of contemporary Japanese detective literature.

Akutagawa Prize-winning novel by comedian Naoki Matayoshi. Depicting comedians' dreams and setbacks, it became a bestseller with over 3 million copies, creating a social phenomenon of a comedian writing literary fiction.

A versatile author spanning mystery, period fiction, and sci-fi. She has produced numerous masterpieces of social mystery including 'The Copycat' and 'All She Was Worth.' A pillar of Japanese entertainment literature.

A newspaper published by a major Japanese newspaper company. Founded in 1879. As a pillar of journalism, it has contributed to Japan's democratization and public enlightenment. Often pioneering coverage of social issues, it remains influential in the media industry.

Japan's highest-circulation newspaper. Founded in 1874. Provides comprehensive coverage of domestic politics, economics, and social news. Notable for strong sports reporting and its association with the Yomiuri Giants, it plays a leading role in Japan's media industry.