First published 2022
A group of adventurous writers arrives in Japan, ready to explore a country that will challenge everything they think they know. They seek out a mysterious geisha whose story holds secrets they never expected. One writer climbs Mount Fuji only to discover its darker aspects lurking beneath the surface. Another struggles with unfamiliar foods that confuse more than nourish. The travelers encounter supernatural beings that blur the line between reality and folklore. They visit Hiroshima and grapple with its heavy historical legacy. Some undergo religious ceremonies that transform their understanding of faith. Through it all, they uncover a tale of devotion so extraordinary it seems impossible to believe. Each writer's journey becomes a mirror reflecting Japan's ability to turn familiar assumptions upside down and reveal hidden truths about both the country and themselves.
Genres: literary-fiction, adventure, contemporary, asian-american
Vibes: atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Japan, Mount Fuji, Hiroshima
Period: contemporary
212 pages · Paperback · Wanderland Writers