![]() Iain's attempts at amateur farming, basic gardening and DIY are conducted under the watchful eye of his neighbours and wife.īut curtain twitching is the least of his problems. Due to increasing numbers of young people moving to the cities in search of work, there are fewer rural residents under the retirement age - and they have two things in abundance: time and curiosity. This event took place on Wednesday, as part of our #WigtownWednesdays programme.Įven after more than a decade living in Japan and learning the language, life in the countryside was a culture shock. ![]() This book tells of of his attempt to fit in, be accepted and fulfil his duties as a member of the community, despite being the only only gaijin (foreigner) in the village. ![]() In 2016, Iain and his Japanese wife, Minori, moved to a village in Gifu prefecture. Iain Maloney joined us for an evening exploring the world of rural Japan and the inevitable culture clash that ensued when an emigrant Scottish writer went to live there. ![]()
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