BOOK REVIEW: FLORINA ILIS, RODICA FRENȚIU (COORD.), “JAPONIA ÎN CALEIDOSCOP. 20 DE ANI DE STUDII JAPONEZE LA UNIVERSITATEA BABEŞ-BOLYAI. [JAPAN THROUGH A KALEIDOSCOPE. 20 YEARS OF JAPANESE STUDIES AT BABEȘ-BOLYAI UNIVERSITY]”, CLUJ-NAPOCA, EDITURA ARGONAUT, 2019, 274 P.

Abstract

Japan has always fascinated the world with its rich history and unique culture. The harmonious coexistence of apparently opposite elements along centuries-old traditions still standing the test of time are just a few of the peculiarities of the Land of the Rising Sun which never cease to amaze.

In order to celebrate two decades of Japanese studies at Babeș-Bolyai University followed by numerous achievements, Prof. Dr. habil. Rodica Frențiu (the head of the department) and Lect. Dr. Florina Ilis organized an International Symposium in November 2018 which gathered people from different academic environments with a mutual passion: Japanese culture and traditions. As a result of the manifestation, the volume entitled Japonia în caleidoscop. 20 de ani de studii japoneze la Universitatea Babeș-Bolyai [Japan through a Kaleidoscope. 20 years of Japanese Studies at Babes Bolyai University] was published the following year.