The Makioka Sisters by Junichiro Tanizakipremium off white cream pages Stitched binding Matte cover local premium copy Language English Dimensions 5. 5 x 8. 26 inches Genre Fiction, Historical Fiction. 549 pages summary "The Makioka Sisters" follows the lives of four sisters from an affluent Osaka family in the years leading up to World War II. The novel provides a rich portrayal of Japanese society, family dynamics, and the societal changes during a transformative period in Japan's history.