Nippon No Bitoku (Chukoshinsho Ra Ku Re)

[Machine Translation] Keane has been pursuing Japanese culture since he was fascinated by "The Tale of Genji" at a used bookstore in New York City. Mr. Setouchi has continued to inspire Japan through his writings and talks on Buddhism. Both are well versed in the beauty of Japan and its literature, and they will discuss passionately about the "spirit of Japan" now more than ever. The reasons why Japanese classics are loved and read, precious memories of great writers, words that change over time, and the spirit that remains unchanged.... This is a "gift to Japan" dialogue book filled with messages from these great men, both 96 years old, who have never forgotten their dreams and hopes.

ニューヨークの古書店で『源氏物語』に魅了されて以来、日本の文化を追究しているキーンさん。法話や執筆によって日本を鼓舞しつづけている瀬戸内さん。日本の美や文学に造詣の深い二人が、今こそ「日本の心」について熱く語り合う。日本の古典が愛読されている理由、文豪たちとの貴重な思い出、時代の中で変わっていく言葉、変わらない心...。ともに96歳、夢と希望を忘れない偉人たちからのメッセージがつまった“日本への贈り物”対論集。