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The Japan News/Yomiuri
The Japan News/Yomiuri
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Takafumi Masaki / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writer

Late writer leaves words for younger generations Jakucho Setouchi's thoughts on life, love preserved in many books

Manaho Seo talks about her memories of Jakucho Setouchi in Kyoto. "She was so charming. She was passionate, funny, and full of curiosity until the end," Seo said. (Credit: The Yomiuri Shimbun)

Numerous books featuring the words of writer Jakucho Setouchi have been published since her death in November at the age of 99. Jakucho was also a Buddhist nun and focused on life, death and the truth of love until the last days of her eventful life. Her unique advice to younger generations lives on in these books.

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