| For Fukui's Sake: Two years in rural Japan | |
|---|---|
| Author(s) | Sam Baldwin |
| Cover artist | James Ferguson |
| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | Travel |
| Publisher | Baka Books |
| Publication date | First published 2011 |
For Fukui's Sake is a book written by Sam Baldwin that describes the experiences of living in Ono, Fukui prefecture, Japan, whilst working as an Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) on the JET Programme.
The account features both the positive and negative aspects of life as an foreigner in a small Japanese community, and focuses on the local characters, places and wildlife in and around Fukui prefecture, a largely rural area of Japan.[1][2] Many of the experiences noted are common to all Westerners who spend extended time in Japan, especially in the smaller, more provincial towns and cities.
The book also includes chapters on the Fuji Rock Festival, climbing Mount Fuji and Mount Haku, impressions of Tokyo and Hokkaido, as well as details of teaching at a Japanese Junior High School.[3]
For Fukui's Sake, references previous literature on Japan, including: The Roads to Sata, Hokkaido Highway Blues and Charisma Man.