The pandemic presented Loren with an opportunity to return to creative writing and devote more time to publishing: she completed her long-shelved second book, ‘Edokko,’ the story of a Canadian exchange student’s year in rural Kyushu.
‘Meet You By Hachiko’ launched in February 2020, a month before travel ground to a halt. After returning home post-JET, she continued to blog and write about Japan on her off-time to stay connected with her experience abroad, and started on a second novel while working in the travel industry. Titled ‘Meet You By Hachiko,’ she found the research and writing process a great way to learn more about Japan as well as pass the time when her students were on holidays between terms. More Information: Loren wrote her first book, a story about a teen’s introduction to the Harajuku street fashion scene, during her second JET year. Loren Greene (Osaka-fu, 2007-2010)Īccomplishment: Published two novels set in Japan Want to be featured next? Submit your information here. This coming-of-age tale about friendship, perseverance, and the perils of teen life is as fun as it is thoughtful. Greene convincingly portrays the sights, rhythms, and relationships of both Japanese life and the teenagers’ world in the high-pressure Japanese school system. Secondary characters reveal unexpected aspects of their personalities as the narrative moves forwards. Greene’s writing is assured as Lily’s resilient personality helps her to overcome all the difficulties the trip throws her way. A dash of romance between various characters creates an alluring undercurrent. With a neurotic host sister, vile classmates, and a small community watching over her every move, Lily must do everything in her power not to abandon her course midway. But an unexpected occurrence forces her host family to cancel at the last moment, and Lily has no option but to start school in the small town of Ajimu. Sixteen-year-old Lily Jennings is excited to study in Tokyo, Japan for a year.
Sweet, funny, and affecting… Absolutely captivating.įriendship and the importance of pursuing one’s dreams form the basis of Greene’s fun latest.
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