Asian Spirit - The Other Kim Hye Kyung by Keiko Iwata |
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Price (including tax): ¥1,050 |
Kim Hye Kyung of South Korea was just your average office worker, until she decided to pursue her long-cherished goal of studying abroad in Japan. This book, based on her story, will inspire readers with its lively depiction of Asian youths working to realize their dreams.Most of the foreign students who study abroad in Japan come from neighboring Asian countries. But few people know the realities these students face in Japan as they pursue their different aspirations. |
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"Asian Spirit - The Other Kim Hye Kyung" depicts Kim Hye Kyung's life in Tokyo after she leaves her job as an average office worker in South Korea to study abroad. During her stay, Hye Kyung makes Japanese friends who help her and warmly watch over her as if they were her own mother, father, or older brother. As Hye Kyung struggles to live in a foreign country, various experiences enrich her character, make her stronger, and expand her dreams.
The book also tells the story of the challenges faced by foreign students by showing them as they struggle with visa problems, part-time jobs, and making ends meet.
The hope-filled Asian young people in this book are bound to inspire Japanese youths struggling to find their way in the chaos of modern Japanese society. |
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