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The Only Gaijin in the Village
By Iain Maloney
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Description
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.
Product details
- Binding:
- Paperback
- Number of Pages:
- 256
- Release Date:
- 2021-06-03
- Publication Date:
- 2021-08-03
- Publisher:
- Birlinn
- Languages:
- Original: English
- ISBN10:
- 1780277393
- ISBN13:
- 9781780277394
- GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
- [email protected]
- Weight:
- 234 g
- Height:
- 128 cm
- Width:
- 196 cm
- Thickness:
- 20 cm
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