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For several years John David Morley steeped himself in Japanese life, from learning shodo, the art of writing, to exploring the cosy bars, cabarets and brothels of the "water trade" - the nightime world where improper behaviour is quite appropriate. This book describes his experiences.
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Pictures from the Water Trade, John David Morley
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- Released
- 1986
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- Subtitle
- An Englishman in Japan
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John David Morley
- Publisher
- Flamingo
- Released
- 1986
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 274
- ISBN10
- 0006541461
- ISBN13
- 9780006541462
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Maps & Travel, True Stories, Biographies, Travel, Love, Family, Autobiographies & Memoirs, Friendship, Japan, Asia, Communication, Journey, Customs and Traditions
- Original title
- Pictures from the water trade
- Rating
- 3.55 out of 5
- Description
- For several years John David Morley steeped himself in Japanese life, from learning shodo, the art of writing, to exploring the cosy bars, cabarets and brothels of the "water trade" - the nightime world where improper behaviour is quite appropriate. This book describes his experiences.