Budding author
Z. has written a book he thinks is ready for publication. "Can you give me guidance or advice as to how to go about getting published?"
Since you are limited in Japan in terms of mainstream publishers working in English to Kodansha International and Tuttle (a member of the Periplus Publishing Group), it may be best to try and find representation -- an agent -- in your home country.
There is only one agent that I know of in Tokyo -- The English Agency (Japan) Limited -- based in Minato Ward. TEA handles work by English-language writers living here, and also arranges Japanese translations for internationally established publishers, agents and authors. Phone (03) 3406-5385; fax (03) 3406-5387.
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