Chapter 18
Michael followed the stranger's directions and an hour later was in Kamigawa. Rows of traditional Japanese buildings in dark wood with curved eaves on rooftop corners made it look like a movie set for a samurai film.
Yamato told him to park at the first petrol station and his cousin would find him. Michael did so, and almost immediately, an attractive woman approached. He got out of the car.
"Mr. Rempart? I am Kazuko, Yamato-san’s cousin.” She was petite, with short, carefully coiffed hair, and looked as if she were in her late twenties. “I understand you wish to see the house where Lafcadio Hearn stayed."
"I would."
"Good. We can walk to the house. It is very convenient. Near shops and restaurant. We have one."
“One?”
“One restaurant.”
Michael nodded. They went two long
