East Fence Plucking Cherry Blossoms

Author: Shi Xiaowei
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: The author, Mr. Shi Xiaowei, has been living in Japan for 15 years and has a clear understanding and distinct perception of Japanese society, life, and culture. Therefore, he reflects on the phenomena of living abroad over the years from a cultural perspective, analyzing the emergence of Japanese culture and personal identity and acceptance. The book is categorized into four parts—The Dragon Paintings Collection, The World Sayings Collection, The Saying Collection, and The Sakura Sketches Collection—and collectively titled Picking Blossoms from the Eastern Fence. The author, who has received Chinese education and been deeply influenced by Japanese culture, combines both, giving the essays a unique and distinctive style. Readers can gain an authentic overview of Japanese culture, dispel many misconceptions and misunderstandings, and spark interest in further exploration.