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Title: Fascinating look at everyday life in Japan
Review: Pauline Hager spent some years in Mito, Japan, living rather than visiting. She samples breakfasts (never giving up a preference to donuts for the traditional rice and fish, which makes her gag), Japanese medicine (no advanced orthopedic surgery, surprising in a land with great health overall.) Pauline has a good way with descriptions and is not afraid to state her opinion. For example, she didn't like Singapore much (I found it about the opposite of everything she said and I DO like Japanese breakfasts a lot.)The fun details like toilet slippers, kimono customs and the reactions of everyday people make this worth reading. I enjoyed a vicarious visit back to Japan, comparing my notes to Pauline's. A fun read and would be good for anyone who is curious about daily life in Japan.
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