Featured Translators


Translation matters.

If you enjoy international literature, you know that translation matters. At MONKEY, we focus on contemporary Japanese fiction translated into English, and we’ve worked with many of the very best Japanese-English translators and some who are just getting started.

“Featured Translators” showcases some of these rising stars, with stories and essays by contemporary Japanese authors and fresh translations of modern classics.

— Ted, Moto, and Meg


Polly Barton
translates
Aoko Matsuda


David Boyd
translates
Hiroko Oyamada


Andrew Campana
translates
Nine Poets on Winter


Sam Malissa
translates
Ryūnosuke Akutagawa


Laurel Taylor
translates
Kaori Fujino


Eli K.P. William
translates
Kenji Miyazawa


Hitomi Yoshio
translates
Midori Osaki