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The Only Gaijin in the Village
- A Year Living in Rural Japan
Engelsk Paperback
The Only Gaijin in the Village
- A Year Living in Rural Japan
Engelsk Paperback

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In 2016 Scottish writer Iain Maloney and his Japanese wife Minori moved to a village in rural Japan. This is the story of his attempt to fit in, be accepted and fulfil his duties as a member of the community, despite being the only foreigner in the village.Even after more than a decade living in Japan and learning the language, life in the countryside was a culture shock. Due to increasing numbers of young people moving to the cities in search of work, there are fewer rural residents under the retirement age – and they have two things in abundance: time and curiosity. Iain’s attempts at amateur farming, basic gardening and DIY are conducted under the watchful eye of his neighbours and wife. But curtain twitching is the least of his problems. The threat of potential missile strikes and earthquakes is nothing compared to the venomous snakes, terrifying centipedes and bees the size of small birds that stalk Iain’s garden.Told with self-deprecating humour, this memoir gives a fascinating insight into a side of Japan rarely seen and affirms the positive benefits of immigration for the individual and the community. It’s not always easy being the only gaijin in the village.
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Sprog:
Engelsk
Sider:
256
ISBN-13:
9781780277394
Indbinding:
Paperback
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ISBN-10:
1780277393
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Udg. Dato:
3 jun 2021
Længde:
20mm
Bredde:
199mm
Højde:
129mm
Forlag:
Birlinn General
Oplagsdato:
3 jun 2021
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