In this GCLS Award Winning book, sexuality, literature and social movements in Japan from the early 20th century until today, converge in this ground-breaking anthology. This collection features an historical perspective on lesbian literature and activism in Japan as well as erotic poetry, a movie screenplay, science fiction with a queer twist, classic love stories, humor and more. As a whole, Sparkling Rain will not only delight the adventurous reader with its fiction, but give an overview of l