The report is presented in two sections examining the Japanese-language publishing (washo) market and the imported book (yosho) market, and includes:- General information on the Japanese book market- Information on translation rights sales- Opportunities in adult and children's trade, academic books, and English Language Teaching (ELT)- How to get noticed for major literary awards and prizes- The library market- Appendices with key company profiles and contact information- And much more!This guide is based on multiple Japanese-language print and online sources, available English-language sources, interviews with industry experts, and the expertise and experience of the two authors.