Cheffro Nordin

Gaijin Bar Tales: 28 quick tips before landing in Japan - as embellished by a drunken former expat Cheffro Nordin

Japan is overflowing with numerous aspects that are not always immediately evident to visitors or temporary residents of this wondrous country. Once revealed, however, they can lead to a variety of zany adventures which are occasionally awkward, often amusing, and always memorable. Loaded with revealing anecdotes that will sound notoriously familiar to wily veterans and come to be appreciated by earnest newcomers, this is not your typical Japan tourist book. Through his own trials, tribulations, and more often than not asinine misadventures from over a decade of living in Japan, the author of this book hopes to both enlighten and entertain readers from the unique perspective of a drunken former ex-pat. With that in mind, inside you'll find 28 tips, both broad and very culturally specific, put together to help you navigate the marvel that is Japan. From advice regarding tattoos to the best way of getting your beer refilled, these pearls of wisdom can be best gleaned from someone who has not just visited Japan but wholeheartedly lived it. So sit back, relax, and see what kind of escapades await!