Abroad in Japan
Abroad in Japan by Chris Broad is a memoir published by Transworld Publishers Limited on March 28, 2024. This 320-page book is written in English and offers an engaging account of Broad’s experiences as a Brit navigating life in Japan. The narrative explores the challenges and cultural nuances he encounters while attempting to assimilate into a society that is both fascinating and perplexing.
Readers will find a blend of humor and insight as Broad recounts his decade-long journey across Japan, from rural villages to the bustling streets of Tokyo. The memoir includes a variety of anecdotes, including a North Korean missile incident and encounters with Japanese celebrities, all while reflecting on the complexities of adapting to a new culture. With themes of travel and personal memoirs, Abroad in Japan provides a unique perspective on the intersection of East and West, making it a noteworthy addition for those interested in Japan’s rich history and culture.
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From YouTube sensation Chris Broad, the hilarious and insightful memoir of a Brit trying assimilate into life in Japan as he unravels the wonders and eccentricities of one of the world’s most mysterious cultures.
When Englishman Chris Broad landed in a rural village in northern Japan he wondered if he’d made a huge mistake. With no knowledge of the language and zero teaching experience, was he about to be the most quickly fired English teacher in Japan’s history?
Abroad in Japan charts a decade of living in a foreign land and the chaos and culture clash that came with it. Packed with hilarious and fascinating stories, this book seeks out to unravel one the world’s most complex cultures.
Spanning ten years and all forty-seven prefectures, Chris takes us from the lush rice fields of the countryside to the frenetic neon-lit streets of Tokyo. With blockbuster moments such as a terrifying North Korean missile incident, a mortifying experience at a love hotel and a week spent with Japan’s biggest movie star, Abroad in Japan is an extraordinary and informative journey through the Land of the Rising Sun.
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