Now and Zen
Now and Zen by Linda Gerber is an illustrated edition published by Penguin Young Readers Group on September 7, 2006. This young adult fiction novel follows Nori Tanaka, who is excited to study abroad in Tokyo, Japan. However, her experience is not what she envisioned, as she grapples with the realities of urban life and cultural misunderstandings, particularly when others mistake her for a native Japanese person due to her appearance.
Readers will find Nori navigating her new environment while exploring various aspects of Japanese culture, from karaoke clubs to serene temples and the majestic Mt. Fuji. As she embarks on this journey, she learns not only about Japan but also about her own identity and the complexities of social themes such as belonging and self-discovery. With a page count of 224, this edition invites readers to join Nori on her quest for understanding and connection in a vibrant, contemporary setting.
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Nori Tanaka is thrilled to be studying abroad in Tokyo, Japan, but it isn’t exactly what she had imagined. She expected tranquil gardens and swoopy-roofed houses, not concrete and neon. And everyone assumes that, with her traditional Japanese features, she’s a native instead of the naïve Japanese-American that she really is. Even Erik, a gorgeous German student, mistakes Nori for Japanese, and treats her like a personal tour guide. Nori is sure that he’ll like her for who she is once he gets to know her, so what harm can come of temporarily pretending to be Japanese? It doesn’t take long to realize that she has a lot to learn about Japan, and about herself, before she can pass for a native. But after exploring the karaoke clubs in Tokyo, the peaceful temples in Kyoto, and the tranquil heights of Mt. Fuji, Nori knows she has a good chance of finding the hidden Japanese spirit and Zen mindset within herself.
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