
by GordonByronTimothy
Work and social life forever intertwine in Paul and Sandy’s life as they jump headlong into more of Japan’s cultural treasures alongside other compatriots navigating their own spiritual journeys. Adventure and wonder unite in harmony while encountering love, growth and hazard with a litany of freewheeling and freethinking expats. Meanwhile, friends and family alike fly to their side to see how they’re faring among such unfamiliar surroundings.Paul and Sandy adjust to the prospect of raising a family overseas after Sandy discovers she's pregnant, hoping to lure friends and family over for Christmas to share in their delight. Knowing full well how much it'll tickle and impress them to view the pair thriving in their new environment. Certain in the belief that the amazing culture of Japan will astonish them even more; opening their minds and inspiring them to embark on their own internal/ external journeys of discovery (if it all works out).A chance meeting with a high-profile couple gives them an opportunity to train the next generation of business and government leaders in an internationally-focused, pan-industry environment. Plunging Paul and Sandy into a secret cabal of wealthy and politically connected individuals who see them as a means to a clearly defined end. What dangers await them in this unfamiliar world as they're informed of privileged legal and financial secrets that could make them targets at some point in the future?In the midst of it all, they seek out unseen, off the radar locations where only locals hang out. Interacting with them on an intimiate basis to find out how they think while sharing ultimate goals and ambitions for the future. Each side hoping to influence and alter cultural outcomes in the long run. Japanese and expats alike offer insights on living intentionally as romantic and personal relationships intensify along with growing clans becoming closer and more vital to each other's lives.Ultimately, the couple becomes increasingly familiar with the inherent problems and rewards in their chosen homeland as the honeymoon period of seeing everything through rose-colored glasses gradually fades. Leaving a more mature and clear-eyed understanding of their eminently flawed but captivating homeland.
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