Authors
Jun’ichirō Tanizaki
Jun'ichirō Tanizaki (1886–1965) was a major Japanese novelist whose work explored eroticism, aesthetics, and the tensions between tradition and modernity. His notable works include Naomi, The Makioka Sisters, and the essay In Praise of Shadows; the quote reflects his recurring interest in sensory perception and the inner nature of things.
Quotes: 2
Quotes by Jun’ichirō Tanizaki
Scent and the Hidden Truths of Folklore
While sight is often celebrated as our dominant sense, Tanizaki’s insight reminds us that smell plays an equally vital and sometimes more profound role in understanding our world. In many cultures, odors carry layers of...
Created on: 8/2/2025
Scent and Subtlety: Revelations Beyond Mere Sight in Folklore
Jun’ichirō Tanizaki’s insight points to a fascinating phenomenon: while vision dominates our modern understanding of reality, odor often lingers as a more profound revelator of truth in folklore. This notion emerges in c...
Created on: 8/2/2025