In 1904-1905 after the Russo-Japanese War, literature in Japan grew more modern.
French Realism was one of the first influences that immersed into Japan's literature.
Building from the famous and classic works from the West, which include diaries and autobiographies, Japanese writers formulated a style of fictional writing that is eventually called shinkyo-shosetsu.
Other major influences from Western countries in Europe in addition to works from India and China contributed to the creation of modern literature in Japan.
 In comparison to literature in European countries, new Japanese literature did not achieve as much popularity; few works of Japanese playwrights were translated into European languages.
Kikuchi Kan saw the language barrier and inaccuracy of translation as part of the central cause for this.
In 1904-1905 after the Russo-Japanese War, literature in Japan grew more modern. French Realism was one of the first influences that immersed into Japan's literature. Building from the famous and classic works from the West, which include diaries and autobiographies, Japanese writers formulated a style of fictional writing that is eventually called shinkyo-shosetsu. Other major influences from Western countries in Europe in addition to works from India and China contributed to the creation of modern literature in Japan.  In comparison to literature in European countries, new Japanese literature did not achieve as much popularity; few works of Japanese playwrights were translated into European languages. Kikuchi Kan saw the language barrier and inaccuracy of translation as part of the central cause for this.
Kan Kikuchi