by Yukio Mishima: A coming-of-age novel that tells the story of a young fisherman who falls in love with the daughter of a wealthy businessman. The novel is set on the island of Uta-jima, but much of the action takes place in Tokyo.

Set in a remote fishing village in Japan, The Sound of Waves is a timeless story of first love. It tells of Shinji, a young fisherman and Hatsue, the beautiful daughter of the wealthiest man in the village. Shinji is entranced at the sight of Hatsue in the twilight on the beach and they fall in love. When the villagers’ gossip threatens to divide them, Shinji must risk his life to prove his worth.

Source: https://www.timeout.com/tokyo/things-to-do/the-best-books-about-tokyo.