the only gaijin in the village by iain maloney

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Like many charities and arts organisations we are trying our best to provide interesting content and a new digital programme for our audience and supporters. Iain Maloney is the author of three novels The Waves Burn Bright. “Intelligent, warm-hearted, down-to-earth and very funny, this is a very fine book”, Alan Spence. Told with self-deprecating humour, this memoir gives a fascinating insight into a side of Japan rarely seen and affirms the positive benefits of immigration for the individual and the community.

He has degrees in English (Aberdeen) and Creative Writing (Glasgow) and has published three novels and a haiku collection. From the Publisher Read more Read more Product description About the Author Iain Maloneyis an editor and lectures on writing in Japan. The threat of potential missile strikes and earthquakes is nothing compared to the venomous snakes, terrifying centipedes and bees the size of small birds that stalk Iain's garden. The Only Gaijin in the Village7.69(65)Only 4 left in stock (more on the way). Iain's attempts at amateur farming, basic gardening and DIY are conducted under the watchful eye of his neighbours and wife.īut curtain twitching is the least of his problems. Due to increasing numbers of young people moving to the cities in search of work, there are fewer rural residents under the retirement age - and they have two things in abundance: time and curiosity. This event took place on Wednesday, as part of our #WigtownWednesdays programme.Įven after more than a decade living in Japan and learning the language, life in the countryside was a culture shock. This book tells of of his attempt to fit in, be accepted and fulfil his duties as a member of the community, despite being the only only gaijin (foreigner) in the village. In 2016, Iain and his Japanese wife, Minori, moved to a village in Gifu prefecture. Iain Maloney joined us for an evening exploring the world of rural Japan and the inevitable culture clash that ensued when an emigrant Scottish writer went to live there.

The only gaijin in the village by iain maloney