Otou-San: My Japanese Dad

By PRIYANKA PURANIK

OTOU-SAN - My Japanese Dad is a poignant coming-of-age novel exploring identity, resilience, and the emotional impact of the Employment Ice Age. Emi, a young woman of Indian-Japanese heritage, grows up in Mumbai, raised by her grandmother, while haunted by the absence of her estranged father in Tokyo. Struggling with a fractured sense of self, she embarks on a journey to uncover family secrets, navigate cultural divides, and reconcile the emotional scars of abandonment.

Set against the backdrop of economic hardship, this deeply moving novel delves into themes of lost identity, intergenerational trauma, self-discovery, and the search for belonging. As Emi confronts the consequences of choices made long before her birth, she must decide whether to embrace her past or let it define her future.

Perfect for readers who enjoy multicultural fiction, literary fiction, women's fiction, diaspora stories, and emotional family dramas, this novel offers a heartfelt exploration of heritage, love, and personal resilience.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DZBC22WD
• ISBN13: 9798312601558
• Release Date: March 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 204 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.0" x 8.0"