Giorgio Amitrano, bestowed with the honorific Order of the Rising Sun, is a distinguished Italian Japanologist, translator, and essayist. Born on October 31, 1957, Amitrano has dedicated his career to the study and translation of Japanese language and literature, bridging the cultural gap between Italy and Japan.

As a respected academic in the field of Japanology, Amitrano's expertise encompasses not only the linguistic aspects but also a profound understanding of Japanese culture and its literary tradition. Through his translations and essays, he has become a conduit for Italian readers to access and appreciate the nuanced world of Japanese writing.