Abstract

You may be thinking, “It’s not cool to be friendless,” or “It’s embarrassing not to have place to stay”. Let’s think thoroughly about the uncomfortable feeling of not belonging anywhere. This is a book that takes you on a journey around the world using the ideas of outsiders as a clue.

Reviews
“If you are having a hard time right now, you are standing on the edge of freedom. To be nowhere is that you can go anywhere you want. This book is a map of a place that does not yet exist, written for you.” ―Rin Saito, poet
“As I met a diverse group of people, I felt my heart lighten up.” ― Nishinihon Shimbun
“There are things you can see and people you can meet by putting yourself in the gap, the crevice, the uncomfortable halfway point.” ―Akehiro Shirai, poet

Author’s Information

Born in 1961. Professor at the International Research Center for Japanese Studies. Studied religion at the University of Tokyo. Doctor of Literature. Specializes in religious studies and critical theory. Has conducted numerous collaborative studies with Chinese scholars.