The Naked Gaijin

By River Lin

What happens when finding yourself means losing everything you once knew? Angel never imagined that leaving America for rural Japan would lead her to a new version of herself. Drawn to the quiet beauty of village life, she's welcomed by Aki--a tough but caring matriarch who teaches Angel how to navigate Japanese tradition. From vibrant festivals to whispered secrets in the bathhouse, Angel's days are shaped by the women who surround her. But Aki is protecting a secret--one that could upend everything Angel thought she understood about her new home. As Angel forms unlikely friendships with a blind acupuncturist, a frail village woman, and a big city sophisticate, she begins to see herself through new eyes. Rich with cultural detail and emotional depth, The Naked Gaijin is a moving story of identity, womanhood, and the unexpected ties that bind us--even across continents.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F5MYMJ5L
• ISBN13: 9798315523468
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 465 Pages
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 1.1" x 6.0"