Win a signed copy of Sisters in Yellow by Mieko Kawakami and a curated selection of Japanese treats!

Set in the narrow alleys of 1990s Tokyo, Sisters in Yellow is a stunning portrayal of female friendship and cut‑throat betrayal. Hana, a hopeful fifteen‑year‑old girl, shares a cramped apartment with her young mother, who works as a hostess in a local dive bar. They have little money, little security, and big dreams. That’s where Kimiko enters—older, radiant, and a spark that lights up Hana’s world. Together they launch Lemon, a tiny bar that glitters with possibility even as shadows gather around its doors. The story blends coming‑of‑age tenderness with noir‑tinged tension as friendship, ambition, and danger collide.

To celebrate the release of this powerful novel, National Book Tokens invites you to join in a celebration of reading, friendship, and delicious curiosity. This is a chance to win a treasure trove that brings Kawakami’s world to life in your own home, paired with an evocative array of Japanese treats that mirror the book’s atmosphere and sense of adventure.

You will receive: a signed copy of Sisters in Yellow by Mieko Kawakami; a copy of Breasts and Eggs; Heaven; All the Lovers in the Night; a mystery box of authentic Japanese food products worth £100 from SushiSushi; a pair of yellow stylish chopsticks from Sabre Paris; a choice of a Yuzu aperitif or non‑alcoholic lemon cordial; and a designer glass tumbler from Ichendorf Milano.

Ten runners‑up will each receive a signed copy of Sisters in Yellow, offering a little treasure to keep beside your own shelf of favorite reads. The prize bundle is designed to be a joyful fusion of literature and flavor—a celebration of storytelling that invites you to savor every page turn and every bite of a new taste experience.

As you imagine the characters stepping through rain‑slick streets and neon reflections, you’ll feel drawn into a world where friendship can be a lifeline and a challenge at once. The book’s atmosphere—tense, intimate, and subtly electrifying—hangs like the glow of a lantern in a quiet Tokyo night, inviting you to explore every whispered moment, every choice, and every consequence. And when you’re done reading, there’s a feast of Japanese treats awaiting you, ready to inspire conversations and cravings alike. This is not just a competition; it’s an invitation to lose yourself for a little while in a story of resilience, daring, and the beauty of unlikely alliances.

Enter this celebration of literature and flavor, and let Sisters in Yellow carry you into a world that feels both familiar and thrillingly new. Happy reading—and bon appétit to all entrants!