Sparkling Rain: And Other Fiction from Japan of Women Who Love Women

Sparkling Rain is an unusual book in lesbian media - it is one of the only Japanese lesbian books available in English that is not simply manga, but actually written stories. The collection has been translated into English.

It is a ground-breaking anthology in Japan, as well. The focus is on the queer female - both lesbian and genderqueer.- and covers everything from historical activism in Japan, to erotic poetry, science fiction, humour, cartoons and simple love stories.

Further Reading

• Anthologies
• Yuri Manga