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Shalom, Japan : a sabra's five years in the land of the rising sun

by Shifra Horn, Ora Cummings

This account explores five years of living in Japan as a diplomat's spouse, documenting local customs, communal bathing practices, and social etiquette. It provides an insight into daily life, rituals, and the complexities of navigating Japanese culture.

Accession 21371 ISBN 157566223X Publisher Kensington Publishing Corp.
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