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Japanese literature, culture and lifestyle have a strong appeal for readers. The 2020 Summer Olympics will be held in Japan, boosting interest in all things Japanese. In Japanese Iro iro means a miscellany, an articulated and surprising whole: and so is this book, which leads the reader on an unforgettable journey through the life and the literature of one of the most fascinating peoples of the world. The book explores different themes and situations: a charming and surprising read for all those who love Japan and Japanese culture. This book goes beyond stereotypes, both prejudices and the blind infatuation that the West has long cultivated with regard to Japan. About the author: Giorgio Amitrano is the Italian translator of some of the most important 20th century and contemporary Japanese authors, including Haruki Murakami, Banana Yoshimoto, Yasunari Kawabata. He served four years as Director of the Italian Institute of Culture in Tokyo. He is a Professor of Japanese Language and Literature at Università Orientale, Naples. Paperback 14 × 21,3 Pages: 256 tbc Retail price: €16 Release date: April 2018