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I'm curious if the Translator is Japanese or Russian? I live on Guam and from my experience with tourists, the Japanese tourists are simple and lively (like Naruto) and the Russian tourists are indifferent (like the Translator).

Kerry I would guess that he's Japanese. Most of the time, translators translate *from* another language *to* their native language. She also never remarks o…moreI would guess that he's Japanese. Most of the time, translators translate *from* another language *to* their native language. She also never remarks on his foreign appearance, which you'd think she would have if he weren't Japanese.(less)

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Is there an actual Russian book with a heroine called Maria (Marya?), or was it just something Ogawa made up?

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