At 91, Eiko Kadono still believes in the magic of books

July 3, 2026

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At 91, Eiko Kadono still believes in the magic of books

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KAMAKURA, Japan (AP):

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 colour pink, dressing up or believing in the magic of books.

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