A reliable reference work, not a page-turner. If you’re doing research or genuinely curious about the structure of Japanese belief systems, it’s excellent. For light reading, try The Japanese Myths by Juliet Piggott instead.
Those wanting purely entertaining myth stories or a very short overview. Japon Mitolojisi - Michael Ashkenazi
– A solid, academic yet accessible introduction to Japanese mythology, particularly useful for readers who want to move beyond surface-level anime/manga references. A reliable reference work, not a page-turner
Here’s a concise review of Japon Mitolojisi by Michael Ashkenazi (Turkish translation): A reliable reference work