Good and bad memories of a country we love.

I myself lived in Japan more than six years and have been working locally (see, employee on-site in Japanese companies often with no other employees abroad), and although I always enjoy this country and still working with the Japanese, I found in this book situations I had experienced.
I was so happy to see someone who lived through galleys or similar ridiculous situations (wait attributed to you a spot, harassed without the boss who believes you yet do nothing, etc.) had the courage to write things as they are.
Japan is a fascinating country with a refined culture and traditions very much alive, while being a very modern civilization has both. The Japanese society is demanding, and the so-called respect for others is especially true towards higher-places in society. And lesser known fact is that the author speaks to us here, the current use of humiliation against subordinates is quite shocking to Westerners (who put at least a bit of hypocrisy). In his experience, Amelie Nothomb has suffered less from being Western, although racism is hardly taboo in this hyper-conservative society, than being at the bottom of the hierarchy.
Therefore, anyone who has lived in Japan prestigious visitor (juicy contracts to expatriates, artists, state men businessmen prompts, or even tourists) is insurgeront the description that this book is Japanese, as they are also capable of the best, a lot of delicacy and small attentions very touching. Hence his childhood memories.
The problem of this book is that it caters to a public that does not know the beautiful facets of Japan, because it is true that the Japanese workplace is not the most flattering aspect of this country. So, it is normal to worry its impact on readers who do not know enough not to be disgusted upon reading this tale. For this reason, I hesitated to put 4, but the style of the book makes it irresistible and was the note.
Finally, the book also deals with a passion for decue idealized country, and as such regard all those who worship a very different culture to their own because disillusionment is often bitterly living.
In conclusion, despite the small problem, I can not help but recommend this reading to anyone considering working with Japanese, while insisting that it is only the one aspect of Japanese society that described. Endure the clash and you will pare (e) to live a long love affair with this country ...