The Hundred-Yen Singer

The Hundred-Yen Singer

Paperback (01 Oct 2006)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Rinka Kazuki is an enka singer who sings traditional ballads in Tokyo countryside retreats and old folks' homes for hundred yen coins. She has high hopes, including a record contract and finding a loving relationship. Following her through the suburbs of Tokyo as she tries to avoid the pitfalls of her profession, this narrative spotlights her insightful commentary, showcasing her as one of the most engaging characters in Japanese fiction today.

Book information

ISBN: 9780720612745
Publisher: Peter Owen Publishers
Imprint: Peter Owen
Pub date:
DEWEY: 895.635
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 215
Weight: 284g
Height: 137mm
Width: 216mm
Spine width: 16mm