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4.1 AVERAGE
4.1 AVERAGE
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A fascinating exploration of Japanese culture from an outside perspective.
Chris Broad is an amusing voice as he bumbles his way through his first years in Japan before becoming a passionate advocate for the country. As an outsider living in Japan he is able to openly discuss the intricacies and differences to most western culture.
The book also spends time discussing the catastrophic earthquake and tsunami that so badly affected the north east, and how they have subsequently rebuilt the area. This part is particularly moving and inspiring to read.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and its unique perspective.
Chris Broad is an amusing voice as he bumbles his way through his first years in Japan before becoming a passionate advocate for the country. As an outsider living in Japan he is able to openly discuss the intricacies and differences to most western culture.
The book also spends time discussing the catastrophic earthquake and tsunami that so badly affected the north east, and how they have subsequently rebuilt the area. This part is particularly moving and inspiring to read.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and its unique perspective.
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Chris Broad, 22-aastane britt võttis ühel päeval härjal lihtsalt sarvist ning otsustas, et läheb Jaapani koolilastele inglise keelt õpetama. Kuna õpetajaid-praktikuid otsiti tol hetkel palju, siis ei olnud programmi keeruline kvalifitseeruda. Esialgu oli tema plaan minna sinna kaheks aastaks, kuid võimalusi tekkis ainult juurde ning lõpuks veetis ta Jaapanis kümme aastat. Siin raamatus kirjeldab Chris aastaid 2012-2022 ja ühtlasi on see innustavaks looks, kuidas filmihuvilisest saab maailma tuntuima Jaapaniteemalise YouTube-kanali omanik, režissöör, monteerija ja “yuchuba”.
Kuigi raamat tundub esialgu sellise keskmise suurusega juturaamat, siis tegelikult minu lugemiskiirust arvestades tundub see pigem nagu õhuke reisivihik. Tekst on kaasahaarav ja humoorikas, ning mis kõige tähtsam, tekitab tungiva vajaduse ühel heal päeval Jaapanisse reisida. Raamatu eesmärk on minu puhul täitunud. Eriliselt jääb mulle meelde loomulikult Osaka linn, sest sealsete toitude kirjeldused on lummavad. Samuti kirsid! Õunasuurused maasikad! Ainus pettumus ilmneb tõsiasjas, et siin raamatus ei ole pilte ega illustratsioone. Samas on autor oma teekonna YouTube’is põhjalikult dokumenteerinud, seega hakkan nüüd neid videoid jälgima.
Kuigi raamat tundub esialgu sellise keskmise suurusega juturaamat, siis tegelikult minu lugemiskiirust arvestades tundub see pigem nagu õhuke reisivihik. Tekst on kaasahaarav ja humoorikas, ning mis kõige tähtsam, tekitab tungiva vajaduse ühel heal päeval Jaapanisse reisida. Raamatu eesmärk on minu puhul täitunud. Eriliselt jääb mulle meelde loomulikult Osaka linn, sest sealsete toitude kirjeldused on lummavad. Samuti kirsid! Õunasuurused maasikad! Ainus pettumus ilmneb tõsiasjas, et siin raamatus ei ole pilte ega illustratsioone. Samas on autor oma teekonna YouTube’is põhjalikult dokumenteerinud, seega hakkan nüüd neid videoid jälgima.
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Such a fantastic book! I really enjoyed reading Chris’s experience of living in Japan and his insights plus it was so funny and lighthearted! I never knew he was a YouTuber until half way through and looked him up! I’m now gonna try watch as much of his videos as possible!
I definitely recommend reading this if you are a fan of Japanese culture and of Chris Board! ☺️
I definitely recommend reading this if you are a fan of Japanese culture and of Chris Board! ☺️
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