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"Turning Japanese" is an illustrated memoir that follows the autobiographical journey of artist MariNaomi as she works in illegal hostess bars both in San Jose and Tokyo. Through candid accounts and visuals, she explores her struggle to forge a deeper understanding of a culture that has remained distant since childhood. The book offers a heartfelt, first‑hand perspective on identity, ambition, and the complex interplay between Western and Japanese hospitality traditions.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: MariNaomi
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