Description: Only Gaijin in the Village, Paperback by Maloney, Iain, ISBN 1780277393, ISBN-13 9781780277394, Brand New, Free shipping in the US 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 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 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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Book Title: Only Gaijin in the Village : a Year Living in Rural Japan
Number of Pages: 256 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Birlinn, The Limited
Item Height: 0.8 in
Publication Year: 2021
Topic: Topic / Travel, Asia / General, Personal Memoirs, Essays & Travelogues
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Travel, Biography & Autobiography, Humor, History
Item Weight: 8.2 Oz
Author: Iain Maloney
Item Length: 7.7 in
Item Width: 5.1 in
Format: Uk-B Format Paperback
