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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Yuri Kageyama

Japan’s Eiko Kadono, author of ‘Kiki’s Delivery Service,’ still believes in the magic of books at 91

Japan Eiko Kadono - (AP Photo/Ayaka McGill)

Eiko Kadono, the author behind Japan’s most famous — and almost certainly most beloved — literary witch, has a little trouble going up the stairs these days.

At 91, she’s still writing every day and hasn’t stopped loving the color pink, dressing up or believing in the magic of books.

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