Anecdotes on the People and Culture of Contemporary Japan from the Perspective of an American Expat
A captivating, heart-warming, funny, and informative look at contemporary Japan, through the eyes of an American expat.
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I had a wonderful surprise earlier this week . . .
I knew it was a national holiday.
But honestly, I didn't give it much thought.
Then the doorbell rang and I was handed
a special gift package from my home town.
It was Respect for the Aged Day!
You can read all about it here . .
Life In Japan: Where Aging Is Valued
Why do I write blogs?
Why did I write? . . .
Live From Japan!
It appears that I've hit the mark with
the readers of LIVE FROM JAPAN!
"LIVE FROM JAPAN is a lovely book in many ways. The spirit of the book is to encourage community between John Rachel's adopted country and his birth country and the book itself invites, entertains, nourishes and charms, supporting that end." - Amazon Review April 26, 2021"
An expats perspective which sheds light on the unique and quirky aspects of Japanese country life. Highlights include anecdotal descriptions of the great care taken in daily rituals, food customs, and the courtesy extended to people and place." - Amazon Review May 15, 2021
"John's perceptions reminded me of my mixture of awe and puzzlement over Japanese ways and how each generation has distinctive formative influences." - Amazon Review March 15, 2021
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