Writing about the rich complexities of Japan Life and Culture | Rebecca Otowa | Author-Artist

Rebecca Otowa is an inspiration to anyone who is deeply invested in a life and career in Japan. Here we talk about 3 of her published books and she reads some parts to us as well. https://youtu.be/EsjVn8WhKHo (Talk VIDEO here.) Writers and artists like Rebecca are so important to give us important insights into the integrated experience as both an outsider and insider in Japanese culture, traditions, rural life, parenting, and so many complicated issues surrounding a long life in Japan. Rebecca Otowa grew up in California and learned Japanese living in Australia, then came to Japan in 1978 and never left. Rebecca got an MA in Japanese Buddhism, married into a traditional family and raised two sons. She has had a long and interesting career, but her great loves are writing and drawing which she does so beautifully- uncovering deep layers of hidden Japanese cultural gems for her audiences. Join us as Rebecca shares insights and stories from three of her most beloved books, The Mad Kyoto Shoe Swapper & Other Stories, My Awesome Japan Adventure, and At Home in Japan - a foreign woman's journey of discovery. https://www.rebeccaotowa.com/bio (https://www.rebeccaotowa.com/bio) ** About JJWalsh - InboundAmbassador ** JJWalsh is a sustainability-focused advisor, trainer and consultant based in Hiroshima, Japan. Long-time educator and founder of InboundAmbassador consultancy in 2019 with aims to show sustainability in action & support Japan entrepreneurs, guides and businesses looking to create more sustainable appeal to international consumers. The Seek Sustainable Japan talkshow-podcast launched in 2020 and is LIVE for 60 minutes at least once a week: Interviews with "Good People Doing Great Things" from across Japan. Ideas and insights from these changemakers to inspire ideas for your work, life and travel in Japan and beyond. JOIN on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbjRdeieOLGes008y_I9y5Q/join (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbjRdeieOLGes008y_I9y5Q/join) Please Subscribe: https://www.y