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Hardback. Condition: Very Good. "Otowa has woven a series of delightful vignettes of life in Japan, from a true historical story of feuding villages to a man who steals shoes at temples?and some highlighting the cultural differences between Japanese and American sensibilities, especially for women." ? Ginny Tapley-Takemori, translator of Convenience Store WomanFrom the unique standpoint of an American woman who married into a Japanese family and has lived in Japan for more than thirty years, Rebecca Otowa weaves enchanting tales of her adopted home that portray the perspective of both the Japanese and the foreigner on the universal issues that face us all?love, work, marriage, death, and family conflict.The collection includes:A Year of Coffee and Cake?A young American wife in the Tokyo suburbs suspects her next-door neighbor of murdering an elderly relative.Rhododendron Valley?An elderly man decides to commit suicide to deal with his terminal illness and to spare his family pain.The Mad Kyoto Shoe Swapper?A reclusive young Japanese man enjoys the strange hobby of stealing shoes from temples, but it gradually consumes him. Genbei's Curse?A downtrodden woman loses her temper with her demanding, sick father-in-law. Years later, old and sick herself, she can now empathize with him.Trial by Fire?A true story passed down through the author's family of a gruesome trial to settle a land dispute in 1619.Love and Duty?The Japanese custom of "duty chocolates" (chocolates gifted by women to men on Valentine's Day) has repercussions for an American and a Japanese woman.Uncle Trash?Told in the form of newspaper articles, this is the story of an old man, his hoarding addiction, the annoyance it brings his family, and his eventual revenge.Watch Again?A man starts stalking his ex-wife and learns something about himself in the process.Three Village Stories?A tea ceremony teacher, a vengeful son, and an old man ostracized by his community are the protagonists in three vignettes of village life. The Rescuer?After meeting his death in a train accident, a young man finds himself in the position of rescuing others from the same fate.Showa Girl?Based on a true story from the author's family, a girl of fifteen has an arranged marriage with an older man just back from a POW camp in Russia in 1948.Rachel and Leah?An older American woman reflects on her long and not always happy marriage to a Japanese man. The Turtle Stone?Going from the 1950s to the present, this is the story of one man's efforts to keep the family cake shop alive in a Kyoto that is constantly modernizing.Illustrated throughout with the author's own black-and-white drawings, this captivating volume offers a unique and lovingly rendered insight into everyday life in modern Japan. …

Hardback. Condition: Good. "Otowa has woven a series of delightful vignettes of life in Japan, from a true historical story of feuding villages to a man who steals shoes at temples?and some highlighting the cultural differences between Japanese and American sensibilities, especially for women." ? Ginny Tapley-Takemori, translator of Convenience Store WomanFrom the unique standpoint of an American woman who married into a Japanese family and has lived in Japan for more than thirty years, Rebecca Otowa weaves enchanting tales of her adopted home that portray the perspective of both the Japanese and the foreigner on the universal issues that face us all?love, work, marriage, death, and family conflict.The collection includes:A Year of Coffee and Cake?A young American wife in the Tokyo suburbs suspects her next-door neighbor of murdering an elderly relative.Rhododendron Valley?An elderly man decides to commit suicide to deal with his terminal illness and to spare his family pain.The Mad Kyoto Shoe Swapper?A reclusive young Japanese man enjoys the strange hobby of stealing shoes from temples, but it gradually consumes him. Genbei's Curse?A downtrodden woman loses her temper with her demanding, sick father-in-law. Years later, old and sick herself, she can now empathize with him.Trial by Fire?A true story passed down through the author's family of a gruesome trial to settle a land dispute in 1619.Love and Duty?The Japanese custom of "duty chocolates" (chocolates gifted by women to men on Valentine's Day) has repercussions for an American and a Japanese woman.Uncle Trash?Told in the form of newspaper articles, this is the story of an old man, his hoarding addiction, the annoyance it brings his family, and his eventual revenge.Watch Again?A man starts stalking his ex-wife and learns something about himself in the process.Three Village Stories?A tea ceremony teacher, a vengeful son, and an old man ostracized by his community are the protagonists in three vignettes of village life. The Rescuer?After meeting his death in a train accident, a young man finds himself in the position of rescuing others from the same fate.Showa Girl?Based on a true story from the author's family, a girl of fifteen has an arranged marriage with an older man just back from a POW camp in Russia in 1948.Rachel and Leah?An older American woman reflects on her long and not always happy marriage to a Japanese man. The Turtle Stone?Going from the 1950s to the present, this is the story of one man's efforts to keep the family cake shop alive in a Kyoto that is constantly modernizing.Illustrated throughout with the author's own black-and-white drawings, this captivating volume offers a unique and lovingly rendered insight into everyday life in modern Japan. …

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Hardback. Condition: Very Good. "Otowa has woven a series of delightful vignettes of life in Japan, from a true historical story of feuding villages to a man who steals shoes at temples?and some highlighting the cultural differences between Japanese and American sensibilities, especially for women." ? Ginny Tapley-Takemori, translator of Convenience Store WomanFrom the unique standpoint of an American woman who married into a Japanese family and has lived in Japan for more than thirty years, Rebecca Otowa weaves enchanting tales of her adopted home that portray the perspective of both the Japanese and the foreigner on the universal issues that face us all?love, work, marriage, death, and family conflict.The collection includes:A Year of Coffee and Cake?A young American wife in the Tokyo suburbs suspects her next-door neighbor of murdering an elderly relative.Rhododendron Valley?An elderly man decides to commit suicide to deal with his terminal illness and to spare his family pain.The Mad Kyoto Shoe Swapper?A reclusive young Japanese man enjoys the strange hobby of stealing shoes from temples, but it gradually consumes him. Genbei's Curse?A downtrodden woman loses her temper with her demanding, sick father-in-law. Years later, old and sick herself, she can now empathize with him.Trial by Fire?A true story passed down through the author's family of a gruesome trial to settle a land dispute in 1619.Love and Duty?The Japanese custom of "duty chocolates" (chocolates gifted by women to men on Valentine's Day) has repercussions for an American and a Japanese woman.Uncle Trash?Told in the form of newspaper articles, this is the story of an old man, his hoarding addiction, the annoyance it brings his family, and his eventual revenge.Watch Again?A man starts stalking his ex-wife and learns something about himself in the process.Three Village Stories?A tea ceremony teacher, a vengeful son, and an old man ostracized by his community are the protagonists in three vignettes of village life. The Rescuer?After meeting his death in a train accident, a young man finds himself in the position of rescuing others from the same fate.Showa Girl?Based on a true story from the author's family, a girl of fifteen has an arranged marriage with an older man just back from a POW camp in Russia in 1948.Rachel and Leah?An older American woman reflects on her long and not always happy marriage to a Japanese man. The Turtle Stone?Going from the 1950s to the present, this is the story of one man's efforts to keep the family cake shop alive in a Kyoto that is constantly modernizing.Illustrated throughout with the author's own black-and-white drawings, this captivating volume offers a unique and lovingly rendered insight into everyday life in modern Japan. …

Hardback. Condition: Good. "Otowa has woven a series of delightful vignettes of life in Japan, from a true historical story of feuding villages to a man who steals shoes at temples?and some highlighting the cultural differences between Japanese and American sensibilities, especially for women." ? Ginny Tapley-Takemori, translator of Convenience Store WomanFrom the unique standpoint of an American woman who married into a Japanese family and has lived in Japan for more than thirty years, Rebecca Otowa weaves enchanting tales of her adopted home that portray the perspective of both the Japanese and the foreigner on the universal issues that face us all?love, work, marriage, death, and family conflict.The collection includes:A Year of Coffee and Cake?A young American wife in the Tokyo suburbs suspects her next-door neighbor of murdering an elderly relative.Rhododendron Valley?An elderly man decides to commit suicide to deal with his terminal illness and to spare his family pain.The Mad Kyoto Shoe Swapper?A reclusive young Japanese man enjoys the strange hobby of stealing shoes from temples, but it gradually consumes him. Genbei's Curse?A downtrodden woman loses her temper with her demanding, sick father-in-law. Years later, old and sick herself, she can now empathize with him.Trial by Fire?A true story passed down through the author's family of a gruesome trial to settle a land dispute in 1619.Love and Duty?The Japanese custom of "duty chocolates" (chocolates gifted by women to men on Valentine's Day) has repercussions for an American and a Japanese woman.Uncle Trash?Told in the form of newspaper articles, this is the story of an old man, his hoarding addiction, the annoyance it brings his family, and his eventual revenge.Watch Again?A man starts stalking his ex-wife and learns something about himself in the process.Three Village Stories?A tea ceremony teacher, a vengeful son, and an old man ostracized by his community are the protagonists in three vignettes of village life. The Rescuer?After meeting his death in a train accident, a young man finds himself in the position of rescuing others from the same fate.Showa Girl?Based on a true story from the author's family, a girl of fifteen has an arranged marriage with an older man just back from a POW camp in Russia in 1948.Rachel and Leah?An older American woman reflects on her long and not always happy marriage to a Japanese man. The Turtle Stone?Going from the 1950s to the present, this is the story of one man's efforts to keep the family cake shop alive in a Kyoto that is constantly modernizing.Illustrated throughout with the author's own black-and-white drawings, this captivating volume offers a unique and lovingly rendered insight into everyday life in modern Japan. …

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Swapper (Mammoth read) This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .…

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Hardback. Condition: New. "Otowa has woven a series of delightful vignettes of life in Japan, from a true historical story of feuding villages to a man who steals shoes at temples.and some highlighting the cultural differences between Japanese and American sensibilities, especially for women." - Ginny Tapley-Takemori, translator of Convenience Store WomanFrom the unique standpoint of an American woman who married into a Japanese family and has lived in Japan for more than thirty years, Rebecca Otowa weaves enchanting tales of her adopted home that portray the perspective of both the Japanese and the foreigner on the universal issues that face us all-love, work, marriage, death, and family conflict.The collection includes:A Year of Coffee and Cake-A young American wife in the Tokyo suburbs suspects her next-door neighbor of murdering an elderly relative.Rhododendron Valley-An elderly man decides to commit suicide to deal with his terminal illness and to spare his family pain.The Mad Kyoto Shoe Swapper-A reclusive young Japanese man enjoys the strange hobby of stealing shoes from temples, but it gradually consumes him. Genbei's Curse-A downtrodden woman loses her temper with her demanding, sick father-in-law. Years later, old and sick herself, she can now empathize with him.Trial by Fire-A true story passed down through the author's family of a gruesome trial to settle a land dispute in 1619.Love and Duty-The Japanese custom of "duty chocolates" (chocolates gifted by women to men on Valentine's Day) has repercussions for an American and a Japanese woman.Uncle Trash-Told in the form of newspaper articles, this is the story of an old man, his hoarding addiction, the annoyance it brings his family, and his eventual revenge.Watch Again-A man starts stalking his ex-wife and learns something about himself in the process.Three Village Stories-A tea ceremony teacher, a vengeful son, and an old man ostracized by his community are the protagonists in three vignettes of village life. The Rescuer-After meeting his death in a train accident, a young man finds himself in the position of rescuing others from the same fate.Showa Girl-Based on a true story from the author's family, a girl of fifteen has an arranged marriage with an older man just back from a POW camp in Russia in 1948.Rachel and Leah-An older American woman reflects on her long and not always happy marriage to a Japanese man. The Turtle Stone-Going from the 1950s to the present, this is the story of one man's efforts to keep the family cake shop alive in a Kyoto that is constantly modernizing.Illustrated throughout with the author's own black-and-white drawings, this captivating volume offers a unique and lovingly rendered insight into everyday life in modern Japan. …

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Hardback. Condition: New. "Otowa has woven a series of delightful vignettes of life in Japan, from a true historical story of feuding villages to a man who steals shoes at temples.and some highlighting the cultural differences between Japanese and American sensibilities, especially for women." - Ginny Tapley-Takemori, translator of Convenience Store WomanFrom the unique standpoint of an American woman who married into a Japanese family and has lived in Japan for more than thirty years, Rebecca Otowa weaves enchanting tales of her adopted home that portray the perspective of both the Japanese and the foreigner on the universal issues that face us all-love, work, marriage, death, and family conflict.The collection includes:A Year of Coffee and Cake-A young American wife in the Tokyo suburbs suspects her next-door neighbor of murdering an elderly relative.Rhododendron Valley-An elderly man decides to commit suicide to deal with his terminal illness and to spare his family pain.The Mad Kyoto Shoe Swapper-A reclusive young Japanese man enjoys the strange hobby of stealing shoes from temples, but it gradually consumes him. Genbei's Curse-A downtrodden woman loses her temper with her demanding, sick father-in-law. Years later, old and sick herself, she can now empathize with him.Trial by Fire-A true story passed down through the author's family of a gruesome trial to settle a land dispute in 1619.Love and Duty-The Japanese custom of "duty chocolates" (chocolates gifted by women to men on Valentine's Day) has repercussions for an American and a Japanese woman.Uncle Trash-Told in the form of newspaper articles, this is the story of an old man, his hoarding addiction, the annoyance it brings his family, and his eventual revenge.Watch Again-A man starts stalking his ex-wife and learns something about himself in the process.Three Village Stories-A tea ceremony teacher, a vengeful son, and an old man ostracized by his community are the protagonists in three vignettes of village life. The Rescuer-After meeting his death in a train accident, a young man finds himself in the position of rescuing others from the same fate.Showa Girl-Based on a true story from the author's family, a girl of fifteen has an arranged marriage with an older man just back from a POW camp in Russia in 1948.Rachel and Leah-An older American woman reflects on her long and not always happy marriage to a Japanese man. The Turtle Stone-Going from the 1950s to the present, this is the story of one man's efforts to keep the family cake shop alive in a Kyoto that is constantly modernizing.Illustrated throughout with the author's own black-and-white drawings, this captivating volume offers a unique and lovingly rendered insight into everyday life in modern Japan. …

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. From the unique standpoint of an American woman who married into a Japanese family and has lived in Japan for more than thirty years, Rebecca Otowa weaves enchanting tales of her adopted home that portray the perspective of both the Japanese and the foreigner on the universal issues that face us all-love, work, marriage, death, and family conflict.The collection includes:A Year of Coffee and CakeA young American wife in the Tokyo suburbs suspects her next-door neighbor of murdering an elderly relative.Rhododendron ValleyAn elderly man decides to commit suicide to deal with his terminal illness and to spare his family pain.The Mad Kyoto Shoe SwapperA reclusive young Japanese man enjoys the strange hobby of stealing shoes from temples, but it gradually consumes him.Genbei's CurseA downtrodden woman loses her temper with her demanding, sick father-in-law. Years later, old and sick herself, she can now empathize with him.Trial by FireA true story passed down through the author's family of a gruesome trial to settle a land dispute in 1619.Love and DutyThe Japanese custom of "duty chocolates" (chocolates gifted by women to men on Valentine's Day) has repercussions for an American and a Japanese woman.Uncle TrashTold in the form of newspaper articles, this is the story of an old man, his hoarding addiction, the annoyance it brings his family, and his eventual revenge.Illustrated throughout with the author's own black-and-white drawings, this captivating volume offers a unique and lovingly rendered insight into everyday life in modern Japan.'Otowa has woven a series of delightful vignettes of life in Japan, from a true historical story of feuding villages to a man who steals shoes at temples.and some highlighting the cultural differences between Japanese and American sensibilities, especially for women.' - Ginny Tapley-Takemori, translator of Convenience Store Woman'.an eclectic assortment of tales that are likely to entertain and intrigue readers in equal measure.' - The Japan Times'These finely crafted stories, intriguing in themselves, are remarkable for their insights into Japanese culture. These never feel 'forced' but emerge naturally from the narrative, with the reader left to ponder the implications. A true delight in every way!' - John Dougill, author of Kyoto: a Cultural History, Zen Gardens and Temples of Kyoto and founder of Writers in Kyoto'Families and friendship, marriage and motherhood, ageing and death feature in these engaging and thought-provoking tales by a gifted story-teller and illustrator.' - Dr. Jann Williams, author and editor of Writers In Kyoto Anthology III The collection includes: A Year of Coffee and Cake A young American wife in the Tokyo suburbs suspects her next-door neighbor of murdering an elderly relative. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

paperback. Condition: Acceptable. Integral damage to binding e.g. cover coming away, no spine, chunks of pages falling out. Please see the condition note after this for details, if this is missing please consider Acceptable to mean poor quality that could include major staining, water damage, writing, missing dustjacket, etc etc. Our books are dispatched from a Yorkshire former cotton mill. We list via barcode/ISBN so please note that the images are stock images and may not be the exact copy you receive, furthermore the details about edition and year might not be accurate as many publishers reuse the same ISBN for multiple editions and as we simply scan a barcode or enter an ISBN we do not check the validity of the edition data when listing. If you're looking for an exact edition please don't order (at least not without checking with us first, although we don't always have time to check). We aim to dispatch prompty, the service used will depend on order value and book size. We can ship to most countries, see our shipping policies. Payment is via Abe only. …

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