Jim RionSep 30
A look back on translating Strange Houses, with a bit of a spoiler discussion of one big issue. #Uketsu #StrangeHouses #JapaneseLit #StrangePictures #Books

Translating Strange Houses
Translating Strange Houses

Jim goes on a somewhat spoilery journey looking back on an issue encountered in translating Strange Houses by Uketsu, which ended up making a major difference on the book.

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Jim RionSep 6, 2025
Strange Houses was the book of the day on this New Zealand Herald...podcast? Program? Dunno. I'm not a subscriber so I can't listen but I hope the guy had good things to say! #Books #Uketsu #StrangeHouses

Book of the day: Strange House...
Book of the day: Strange Houses by Uketsu

Japanese crime-writing phenomenon blends the macabre with meta-fiction.

The New Zealand Herald
Show threadSolseturAug 24, 2025

@jimrion.com FYI details of the queue for Uketsu’s books in the Singapore National Library. Congratulations! I read Strange Pictures in one night and I thought the translation was excellent.

#uketsu #StrangePictures #StrangeHouses

Jim RionAug 3, 2025
Thank you, Google Alerts, for this nice news. #Uketsu #StrangePictures #StrangeHouses
Jim RionJun 3, 2025
The US gets Strange Houses a month before the UK, but don't let that deter you from buying tons of copies! #StrangeHouses #Uketsu #JapaneseMystery #JHorror #Translation

Strange Houses is Out Today in...
Strange Houses is Out Today in the US

Announcing the release of the US edition of Strange Houses. Buy it up!

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STREET ART UTOPIAMay 12, 2025

Buildings That Look Like They’re From a Dream (8 Photos)

Which one is your favorite?

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Buildings That Look Like They're From a Dream (8 Photos) - STREET ART UTOPIA

Which one is your favorite?

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