Катедра Японистика

On November 23rd 2023, the premiere of Nikolay Padarev’s new book “Confession of the seasons” took place in the art space Casa Libri. The work is a collection of essays with a political theme, a bouquet of the author’s personal reflections, in which his long experience of living in Japan and working in the corporate world flourish. Mr. Padarev is a former graduate of the Japanese Studies department at the university of “St. Kliment Ohridski”. For over 20 years he has worked for the Japanese corporation Meiji, which produces, promotes and sells Bulgarian yogurt in Japan under a Bulgarian patent. At the premier in Casa Libri he shared with the audience his impressions, difficulties, fascinations and sources of support on this unusual but remarkable journey in life. Japanese Studies Majors attended to show their support for a shinning example of a thriving Japanese Studies Alumni In the face of Mr. Padarev and to learn from his experience through discussion after the premiere.