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Japanese pilgrim falls to earth

Akira Sadakato, 21, a student at Osaka University, undertook his odyssey by plane, train, bus, taxi and finally on foot to Rowling’s home in Edinburgh and to her country estate in Perthshire.

On his back the student carried a rucksack full of Potter books, which he had hoped Rowling would autograph, together with travel tickets that had cost 500,000 yen (£2,525).

Sadly, Rowling was not at home and he had to console himself with photographs, shot with his digital camera, showing him posing at the gates.

Sadakato’s forlorn quest came to light when he wandered into the internet cafe Gig@Bytes in Perth and told his story to Richard Hind, the owner.

“He said it was his dream to meet JK Rowling and get his books…

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