The only gaijin in the village
Maloney, Iain2020
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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.
Main title:
The only gaijin in the village / Iain Maloney.
Author:
Maloney, Iain, author
Imprint:
Edinburgh : Polygon, 2020.
Collation:
245 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 22 cm
Notes:
Illustrations on inside covers.
ISBN:
9781846975141 (pbk)
Dewey class:
952.0512092952.0512952.051
LC class:
DS821
Local class:
952.051952.0512915.205
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
2634127