Japan Society of Boston Book Club

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT

Do you love Japanese literature? The JSB Book Club will be meeting to discuss Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata. 

Convenience Store Woman tells the story of Tokyo sales clerk Keiko Furukura. Keiko is someone who has never fit in, but when she takes a job at a Smile Mart convenience store, she finally finds peace and purpose in her daily tasks. But there is also huge pressure on Keiko - to pursue a "real" career, to find a husband - and she feels forced to take desperate action in order to please the people around her. Is there room in this "normal" world for someone as strange as Keiko? (From the publisher's description)

Find a copy here. You are welcome to read any translation. 

The JSB Book Club meets on the last Wednesday of every other month to discuss great modern Japanese novels. The purpose of our club is to strengthen the Boston community of Japan enthusiasts by creating a space for thoughtful and sociable discussion.

The club is limited to Japan Society of Boston Members. Interested in joining but not yet a Member of the Japan Society of Boston? Consider becoming a Member today!