Anthologies

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Are there any anthologies (i.e. collection of short works that share a common theme/criterion) you would recommend?

I'll start with two:

Donald Keene: Mordern Japanese Literature
Even though it can no longer be regarded as truly "modern", it features works by
Soseki, Akutagawa, Ogai, Kawabata, Dazai, Tanizaki, Izumi Kyoka, Nagai Kafu, Shiga Naoya, Kunikida Doppo and others.
It also has some poetry and the final act of "the Thieves" by Kawatake Mokuami.

Library of America: Reporting Vietnam
It is absolutely fascinating to see how far journalistic standards have fallen since the late 60s/early 70s.
The articles collected chronologically in two volumes offer an amazing opportunity to re-imagine those times long since gone.
I recommend putting on some music from that era as background noise for full immersion.