© Tobias Hutzler
SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2026
3:30–5:30 PM
Moderator: Roland Kelts, contributing editor of MONKEY New Writing from Japan
Host: Peter Tatara, Director, Film, Culture and Community, Japan Society New York
Location: Japan Society New York, 333 E 47th St, New York, NY 10017
From the oni demons, yurei ghosts, and yokai spirits of folklore, to pop culture sensations like Exit 8 and The Ring, horror runs through the veins of Japanese culture. Often distinctly psychological and provocative, Japanese horror is beloved by those who like their scares with a sharp edge of sophistication. The latest issue of the acclaimed literary magazine MONKEY New Writing from Japan celebrates Japanese psychological horror. Japan Society welcomes an all-star panel of authors, editors, and translators to discuss the worldwide appeal of Japanese horror and what traditional and modern cultural influences make it unique. Some of the most unsettling stories in this issue will be performed by the authors and translators in bilingual readings.
Featuring authors Hideo Furukawa and Tomoka Shibasaki, translator Kendall Heitzman, and MONKEY founder Motoyuki Shibata.
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