"A Japanese Nightingale" is a rare look at the life of Japanese society of the 19th century through the eyes of the American writer Onoto Watanna. In this book, the author tells the story of a young Japanese woman who decides to choose her place under the sun in a world where women are usually condemned to a limited life outside the walls of the home. "A Japanese Nightingale" is not only a novel about love and self-improvement, but also an extremely valuable masterpiece that opens a window to the unexplored world of Japan and its culture for the reader.