“Whenever I sit with a bowl of soup before me, listening to the murmur that penetrates like the distant song of an insect, lost in contemplation of the flavours to come, I feel as if I were being drawn into a trance.”
Quote by Junichiro Tanizaki
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Junichiro Tanizaki
A renowned Japanese author and essayist, born on July 24, 1886, and died on July 30, 1965. His works are known for their unique narrative style and profound insight into Japanese traditional culture. more
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