A MALAYSIAN WOMAN POETRY BOOK IN JAPANESE

In Jun/July 2014 I was invited to Tokyo International Book Fair in Tokyo Japan.  My book, a collection of poetry has been translated into Japanese Language by Jamila Mohamad and Professor Narita. The collection is made up of  48 poems originally written in Bahasa Malaysia and published in literary magazines and various newspapers in their literary coloumns.

The events took place at a large convention centre known as The Big Sight.We were given special treatment as Malaysia was the theme country that year. The grand occasion was officiated by a Japanese princess. Besides book exhibitions there was Poetry Reading Sessions and Wayang Kulit show by Istana Budaya.

Our Malaysian team was led by ITBM, the publisher of my book (both original and translated version). It was a memorable event in my life.

My friend and translator Jamila Mohamed presented the book to Mr Toyoda of Toyota Motor Corporation in October 2016. The book was also presented to Prof Dr Matsuo Selichi , President of Nagoya University.