Modern Japanese Short Stories: Twenty-Five Stories by Japan's Leading WritersModern Japanese Short Stories is a remarkable collection of Japanese stories from the pioneers of contemporary Japanese literature. This volume's twenty five stories by as many authors display a wide range of style and subject matter offering a revealing picture of modern Japanese culture and society. The stories in this anthology include: Tattoo by Junichiro Tanizaki a large spider tattooed on the back of a young woman results in unexpected changes