A Fool's Journey: Walking Japan's Inland Route in Search of a Notion Contributor(s): De Lange, William (Author) |
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ISBN: 9492722054 ISBN-13: 9789492722058 Publisher: Toyo Press
Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: November 2017 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Travel | Asia - Japan - Travel | Asia - Far East - Humor | Topic - Travel |
Physical Information: 0.38" H x 5" W x 8" L (0.40 lbs) 164 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - Japanese - Cultural Region - Asian - Cultural Region - East Asian |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: "I had been here before: I was going from being a mere 'interpreter' to being a 'cultural interpreter.' It was a dangerous path to tread." Walking Japan's ancient inland route in search of a vague romantic notion, the author encounters a string of idiosyncratic characters, locals with a story to tell. Recording their stories, the author braids a travelogue deftly interwoven with his own experiences since he first set foot in Japan some thirty years ago. At times hilarious, at times serious, at times moving, A Fool's Journey is an exploration of one of Japan's most scenic routes and its fascinating past. Above all, it is a gaijin's exploration into his relationship with a country that continues to defy definition. |
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