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2000s: Visit Tokyo through the eyes of those who live there
Postcards From Tokyo
What you need to know before your trail
A collection of stories observing life and the people of Tokyo.
A Tokyo teenager obsessed with becoming an idol singer despite her mother’s trepidations. An American bar hostess searching for solace yet unable to escape her own demons. An unlikely cross-cultural friendship that is deepened through the way of tea. A Japanese single woman stuck in a rut who finds joy in a cluttered life. A pop star who makes a fatal mistake and has no choice but to pay the price. A San Francisco cat that becomes a stowaway in hopes of making it big in Japan.
Travel Guide
Tokyo life
The hopes and dreams of the young people in the city and their problem in trying to find love
The difficulties of the older generation
The stress of living cheek to jowl in such a fast paced and fast growing metropolis
The theme of pop culture and its appeal and affect on the young – “Harajuku”
“The Apology refers” to an infamous case back in 2013 – The Japanese pop star Minami Minegishi shaved her head after having an affair with Alan Shirahama. This was to atone for her sins and her shame. Shame and pride are important in Japanese society and this helps explain that.
Booktrail Boarding Pass Information: Postcards From Tokyo
Author/Guide: Wendy Nelson Tokunaga Destination: Tokyo Departure Time: 2000s
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