For Fukui's Sake Quotes

“Japanese trait of gaman – endurance and perseverance through even the most uncomfortable situations. It was something that I would become very familiar with, and occasionally infuriated by, in the months to come.”
― Sam Baldwin, For Fukui's Sake: Two Years In Rural Japan

“Well, they say that ‘paradise is a time not a place’.”
― Sam Baldwin, For Fukui's Sake: Two Years In Rural Japan

“There are apparently three phases to Culture Shock. Phase 1 is the ‘Honeymoon Phase’ – where everything is new, exciting and fascinating. Phase 2 is the ‘Negotiation Phase’ when feelings of excitement give away to frustration and anger; everything is difficult and even depressing. And Phase 3 is the ‘Adjustment Phase’ where things become more normal, and you accept both the positive and negative differences that exist between your home and adopted country and are able to feel comfortable. There is also ‘Reverse culture shock’ that happens upon your return”
― Sam Baldwin, For Fukui's Sake: Two Years In Rural Japan