For 10 points, name this Japanese author of Some Prefer Nettles and The Makioka Sisters.
One of this man's works discusses the creation of a giant "prostitute spider." In one of this man's works, he describes his country's fascination with toilets, and claims that the western world is "white," in contrast with the title shade of his country. Joji Kawai has an affair with the title waitress in another of his novels. This author of "The Tattooer," "In Praise of Shadows," and Naomi wrote a novel in which the protagonist's wife "goes to Suma" to see her lover Mr. Aso, and another in which Yukiko has a blemish under her eye and Taeko falls ill. For 10 points, name this Japanese author of Some Prefer Nettles and The Makioka Sisters.
One of this man's works discusses the creation of a giant "prostitute spider.
Junichiro {Tanizaki} [accept in either order]