Fumie Kitahara is a Japanese translator and academic, known for her fundamental contribution to the dissemination of Italian literature in Japan. Her career is linked to the translation of some of the most important Italian authors of the 20th century, including Italo Calvino, Umberto Eco, for whom she produced the celebrated Japanese version of *The Name of the Rose*, Antonio Tabucchi, and Claudio Magris. Her work, praised for its philological precision and its ability to transpose the complex stylistic and cultural nuances of the originals, has served as a bridge between the two literary cultures. For her activity, she has received numerous prestigious awards. These include the National Prize for Translation, conferred by the Italian Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities, the Grinzane Cavour Prize, and the honor of Commander of the Order of the Star of Italy, a testament to her crucial role in promoting Italian culture abroad.