Advance book reviews:
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\n“Higuchi and Arudou’s HANDBOOK promises to be the second passport for foreigners in Japan. It provides a map to navigate the legal, economic, and social mazes of contemporary Japanese life. Practical and affordable, clear and concise, the Handbook should contribute not only to a better life for newcomers to Japan but also to a more humane society in Japan.”<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
–Dr John Lie, Dean of International and Area Studies, University of California Berkeley<\/a>, and author of MULTIETHNIC JAPAN.<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n “Finally, the book I always wished I had, explaining in clear and precise language the legal labyrinths that make life interesting and sometimes treacherous for non-Japanese trying to find their way in Japan. This is the A-Z what to watch out for and how to do it guide that will help all non-Japanese living in Japan. Whether it is visas, workers’ rights, starting a business, pensions, naturalizing, divorcing, etc. this is essential reading. For non-Japanese this is truly a godsend, but even better the entire text is bilingual so Japanese who have extensive dealings with non-Japanese can also better understand the rules of the game and avoid mishandling what can be difficult situations. I can think of no other book that comes close in promoting mutual understanding, one that is grounded in the law and brimming with practical advice.”<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n –Jeff Kingston, Director of Asian Studies, Temple University Japan<\/i> =================================== Tentative schedule follows, subject to change with notice on this blog entry. March 15-23, Tokyo\/Tohoku area.<\/b> March 24-April 1, Kansai\/Chubu area.<\/b> Due back in Sapporo by April 2, so three weeks on the road. Interested? Please drop him a line at debito@debito.org
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\n“HANDBOOK FOR NEWCOMERS, MIGRANTS, AND IMMIGRANTS TO JAPAN” BOOK TOUR
\nArudou Debito will be traveling around Japan during the latter half of March 2008 to promote his co-authored new book. If you’d like him to drop by your area for a speech, please be in touch with him at debito@debito.org. (This way travel expenses are minimalized for everyone.)<\/b><\/p>\n
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\nSat March 15 7PM FRANCA Speech Sendai Fukushi Plaza #2 Kenkyuushitsu<\/a>) (FIXED)
\nSun March 16 5PM National Union of General Workers Tokyo Nambu HQ, Shinbashi, Tokyo<\/a> (FIXED)
\nMon March 17 Roppongi Bar Association (being finalized)
\nTues March 18 6:30-8:30 PM, Foreign Correspondents Club of Japan, Tokyo BOOK BREAK<\/a> (FIXED)
\nWeds March 19, 7:30-9:30 PM Amnesty International Tokyo Group 78 Meeting<\/a> (FIXED)
\nFri March 21, 7PM, An evening with Debito, Kamesei Ryokan, Nagano<\/a> (FIXED)
\nSat March 22 Noon Lunch with Debito, Kamesei Ryokan, Nagano, Sponsored by \u5343\u66f2\uff08\u3061\u304f\u307e\uff09\u5e02\u56fd\u969b\u4ea4\u6d41\u5354\u4f1a<\/a> (FIXED)
\nSun March 23 6:30 PM Good Day Books Tokyo Ebisu<\/a> (FIXED)<\/p>\n
\nTues March 25, FRANCA Speech Osaka (being finalized)
\nThurs March 27, Speech at Shiga University (FIXED)
\nFri March 28 Speech in JALT Kobe 5PM (FIXED)
\nSat March 29, afternoon, Speech in Wakayama (being finalized)
\nSat March 29, evening, Speech for JALT Osaka (FIXED)
\nSun March 30, Speech at JALT Okayama 2-4 PM (FIXED)
\nTues April 1, Speech in Fukuoka (being finalized)<\/p>\n
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