About the Book: Orienting: An Indian in Japan
How is Tokyo, a city of thirty million people, so safe that six-year-old
children commute to school on their own? Why are there no trashcans in Japanese
cities? Why are Ganesha idols in Japanese temples hidden from public view?
Globe-trotting journalist Pallavi Aiyar moves to Japan and takes an in-depth
look at the island country including its culinary, sanitary and floral
idiosyncrasies. Steering through the many (mis)adventures that come from
learning a new language, imbibing new cultural etiquette, and asking difficult
questions about race, Aiyar explores why Japan and India find it hard to work
together despite sharing