Japan

Nahoko Uehashi

A fantasy writer and cultural anthropologist with a PhD from Rikkyo University, Nahoko Uehashi is an associate professor at Kawamura Gakuen University. Her research focuses on the Indigenous peoples of Australia. Her books include The Beast Player and the multivolume Moribito series. She lives near Tokyo, Japan.

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★ “This is an epic fantasy unlike any other... A rare book that creates both a fascinating story and a timely metaphor about the importance of ecological balance, the dangers of poor regulation, and the way homogenized crops can lead to agricultural disaster.”

— Booklist, Dec 3 2025

“Abounding with imperial intrigue and ecological sensitivity... An unconventional but exciting start to a fantasy epic.”

— Kirkus Reviews, Nov 7 2025

“This astute ecological science fantasy from Uehashi explores the literal roots of an agrarian empire. Uehashi uses this nuanced tale to raise sharp points about imperial power.”

— Publishers Weekly, Oct 28 2025