Abroad in Japan

By Chris Broad | Publisher: Transworld

About the book

THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING MEMOIR ABOUT LIFE IN JAPAN

WINNER OF THE BOOKS ARE MY BAG NON-FICTION AND READERS' CHOICE AWARDS 2024

Readers love ABROAD IN JAPAN
'Undeniably the best book I've ever read' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'Experience Japan without ever setting foot there' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'A heartfelt, humorous journey into Japan and its culture' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'I 1000000% reccommend it!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'A must-read for Japan enthusiasts' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

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.

Cover may vary.

Editions of Abroad in Japan

Hardcover
ISBN 9781787637078
Paperback
ISBN 9781804992227
Paperback
ISBN 9781787637085
EBook
ISBN 9781529907278
AudioStreaming
ISBN 9781529911206

Read an Excerpt

THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING MEMOIR ABOUT LIFE IN JAPAN

WINNER OF THE BOOKS ARE MY BAG NON-FICTION AND READERS' CHOICE AWARDS 2024

Readers love ABROAD IN JAPAN
'Undeniably the best book I've ever read' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'Experience Japan without ever setting foot there' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'A heartfelt, humorous journey into Japan and its culture' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'I 1000000% reccommend it!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'A must-read for Japan enthusiasts' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

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.

Cover may vary.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Abroad in Japan about?

THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING MEMOIR ABOUT LIFE IN JAPAN

WINNER OF THE BOOKS ARE MY BAG NON-FICTION AND READERS' CHOICE AWARDS 2024

Readers love ABROAD IN JAPAN
'Undeniably the best book I've ever read' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'Experience Japan without ever setting foot there' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'A heartfelt, humorous journey into Japan and its culture' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'I 1000000% reccommend it!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'A must-read for Japan enthusiasts' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

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.

Cover may vary.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Abroad in Japan?

Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Biography and non-fiction prose > Memoirs

Where can I read a sample of Abroad in Japan?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781787637078

How long is Abroad in Japan and how many pages does it have?

Abroad in Japan has 320 page(s)

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Abroad in Japan?

Chris Broad

Who is the Publisher of the book Abroad in Japan?

Transworld

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Abroad in Japan is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781787637078) and paperback(ISBN 9781804992227) and paperback(ISBN 9781787637085) and ebook(ISBN 9781529907278) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781529911206)

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