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Pachinko by Min Jin Lee

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in response to Christine C

Books/articles to read before going to Japan? Could be fiction (ancient to modern), historical, current events. Something to understand or appreciate aspects of the culture and the land more deeply.

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Had the pleasure of reading this on a bullet train from Tokyo to Kyoto. Incredible storytelling

Books that make me feel ALIVE

14 days ago

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“My all time favorite book”

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“Epic family saga. Beautiful writing. Fair warning, it will break your heart.”

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“I read this over a two week trip in Japan and it was perfect companion in every city.”

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