Taiwan Travelogue, the winner of the 2026 International Booker Prize, explores themes of history and identity.
The story is set in 1938 and follows the journey of a novelist named Aoyama Chizuko in Taiwan.
A major focus of the book is the evolving relationship between Aoyama and her local interpreter, O. Chizuru.
The narrative is celebrated for its vivid descriptions of local food and its dual nature as a travelogue and novel.