GERI O SHIMASU: ADVENTURES OF A BAKA GAIJIN
In GERI O SHIMASU: ADVENTURES OF A BAKA GAIJIN, Alia Luria takes readers on a candid, humorous journey through 2008 Japan as seen through the lens of an outsider. From grappling with cultural adjustment and the paradox of isolation in crowds to navigating onsen etiquette, public shame, and the peculiarities of love hotels, Luria's stories are a mix of laugh-out-loud moments and raw introspection. Whether she’s tackling train etiquette, sampling strange foods, or reflecting on the unifying hilarity and humanity of it all, this collection offers a relatable and thought-provoking glimpse into what it means to navigate the unfamiliar. Blunt, occasionally gross, and always self-aware, these tales are a reminder that we're all just trying to make sense of the chaotic, awkward, and beautiful experiences that shape us.
In GERI O SHIMASU: ADVENTURES OF A BAKA GAIJIN, Alia Luria takes readers on a candid, humorous journey through 2008 Japan as seen through the lens of an outsider. From grappling with cultural adjustment and the paradox of isolation in crowds to navigating onsen etiquette, public shame, and the peculiarities of love hotels, Luria's stories are a mix of laugh-out-loud moments and raw introspection. Whether she’s tackling train etiquette, sampling strange foods, or reflecting on the unifying hilarity and humanity of it all, this collection offers a relatable and thought-provoking glimpse into what it means to navigate the unfamiliar. Blunt, occasionally gross, and always self-aware, these tales are a reminder that we're all just trying to make sense of the chaotic, awkward, and beautiful experiences that shape us.
In GERI O SHIMASU: ADVENTURES OF A BAKA GAIJIN, Alia Luria takes readers on a candid, humorous journey through 2008 Japan as seen through the lens of an outsider. From grappling with cultural adjustment and the paradox of isolation in crowds to navigating onsen etiquette, public shame, and the peculiarities of love hotels, Luria's stories are a mix of laugh-out-loud moments and raw introspection. Whether she’s tackling train etiquette, sampling strange foods, or reflecting on the unifying hilarity and humanity of it all, this collection offers a relatable and thought-provoking glimpse into what it means to navigate the unfamiliar. Blunt, occasionally gross, and always self-aware, these tales are a reminder that we're all just trying to make sense of the chaotic, awkward, and beautiful experiences that shape us.
Praise for GERI O SHIMASU: ADVENTURES OF A BAKA GAIJIN
Geri o Shimasu: Adventures of a Baka Gaijin is a wild, irreverent ride through the misadventures of a foreigner navigating life in Japan. The book blends humor, cultural clashes, and absurd situations into a series of short, punchy stories. The author doesn’t hold back, offering brutally honest, often self-deprecating accounts of mishaps, misunderstandings, and strange encounters with the locals. It’s a mix of travelogue, comedy, and a deep dive into the quirks of Japanese society, told through the lens of someone who is clearly both fascinated by and out of their depth in the culture.--LITERARY TITAN
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About ALIA LURIA
Alia Luria's debut novel, Compendium, was published in 2014 and garnered several accolades, including the National Indie Excellence Award in Fantasy and the Reader's Favorite Silver Medal in Fantasy. It was also a finalist for the Independent Author Network Book of the Year Award in three categories, including First Novel. The sequel, Ocularum, is forthcoming. She holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Her personal essay, "You Might Eat Organic, but You're Full of Baloney," was a creative nonfiction finalist for the Malahat Review Open Season Awards in 2018 and was published by Northwest Review. Luria's work has also appeared in Toho Journal and Wingless Dreamer.
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Genre: Nonfiction (Memoir)
ISBN: 978-1-963115-54-3
Publication Date: August 12, 2025
