David Karashima
Fiction
David Karashima is a accomplished writer and translator who has made significant contributions to bringing Japanese literature to English-speaking audiences.
As a novelist, he has received recognition for his own work.
However, he is perhaps best known for his translations of contemporary Japanese fiction into English.
Karashima has translated works by notable authors such as Hitomi Kanehara, Taichi Yamada, Yasutaka Tsutsui, and Hisaki Matsuura.
His expertise in both Japanese and English literature, combined with his skills as a writer, make him well-suited to bridge the gap between these literary worlds.
Karashima's work has played an important role in introducing English readers to diverse voices in modern Japanese fiction.
