The wise bamboo / J. Malcolm Morris.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Morris, J. Malcolm, 1918- author. .

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Japan--History--Allied occupation, 1945-1952.

Japan.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (172 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

[Potomac, Maryland] : Pickle Partners publishing, [2016]

Summary:

The book 'The Wise Bamboo' by J. Malcolm Norris is a reflective memoir detailing the author's experiences as the manager of the Imperial Hotel in Japan during the Allied occupation following World War II. Through personal anecdotes and observations, Norris provides insights into Japanese culture, hospitality, and the challenges faced in managing a hotel during a transformative period in history. The narrative captures the blend of Western and Japanese customs and the author's humorous and sometimes perplexing interactions with the hotel staff and local customs. The book is intended for readers interested in post-war history, cultural exchanges, and personal memoirs. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Intro

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DEDICATION

AUTHOR'S NOTE

1-The Wise Bamboo

2-Kampai! Tovarich!

3-The Land of Romance

4-I've Been to a Marvelous Party

5-Honeymoon in Hakone

6-Metamorphosis

7-The Best Laid Plans

8-Lebensraum

9-Square Pegs

11-Hoods and Robin Hoods

12-The Blade of Democracy

13-My Son! My Son!

14-VIP's and Vipers

15-The Young Master

16-Menopause

17-Flags of All Nations

18-The Peacock Room

19-The Final Score

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ISBN:

9781786259387

1786259389

OCLC:

974580882