Author: Sergeant, Harriet:
Title: The Old Sow In The Back Room: An Englishwoman In Japan.
Description: London, John Murray, 1994. 1st Ed., H/B unclipped d/w and bds completely enclosed in protective film, VG+, ex-lib so a little label residue, one sm. stamp and bar code on prelim., one other sm. stamp on title verso, contents fine and tight. A nice sound copy. The author lived in Tokyo for six years. She confronts Japan head on, much to the consternation and amusement of her Japanese friends. They show her the country as it really is, frequently as unplatable as dried octopus, but yielding some unforgettable experiences - and acquaintances.

Keywords: Japan, Japanese, culture, life-style, women, underworld, people, travel, experiences.