Mori Ogai is still one of the most popular authors in Japan. The collection presents works in the genre of romanticism, which Ogai was the founder of in his country. As well as historical novels and short stories, which have become, in a way, an encyclopedia of samurai life and everyday life.Among the short stories on the pages of the book you will find an autobiographical novel. A young Japanese man comes to Germany for work and accidentally meets a pretty dancer. Society condemns their relationship, and meanwhile the girl realizes that she is pregnant.…Historical works are no less exciting. The prince is on his deathbed. The vassals who came to say goodbye to him ask for permission to commit hara-kiri. Those to whom the lord refuses will face the family disgrace.Mori Ogai and his works are becoming one of the most important Japanese authors such as Natsume Soseki and Ryunosuke Akutagawa. Thanks to their influence, modern Japanese writers Haruki Murakami and Soji Shimada grew up.The white cat Michi is the mascot of the series. Together with you, he will embark on a book trip through Asia: from charming Japan to mysterious Taiwan. Michi will be waiting for you on the pages of the book. Together with him, you will share the impressions of what you have read. Michi will give you a collectible bookmark as a souvenir of the trip."The mascot. Journey to Asia with the White Cat" is a series of hardcover books in the pocket book format. The text is printed on white paper. Inside each book, the reader will find different collectible bookmarks with the white cat Michi."He read old books as if he were visiting the dead who were dear to his heart. He read new books as if he were going to a bazaar to see a modern audience."