Fumio Obata is a graphic novelist whose work explores everyday life with a quiet grace. His book "Just So Happens" offers a look at a Japanese businessman's unexpected journey. Obata's stories often feature themes of self-discovery and cultural observation.
Just So Happens
Just So Happens
Synopsis
Yumiko has built a life in London, far from her Japanese roots, complete with a job and a boyfriend. Her world shifts when she receives news of her father's death in a mountaineering accident. Returning to Tokyo for the funeral, Yumiko finds herself re-immersed in the profound rituals of Japanese life and death. This unexpected journey forces her to confront her past and make a difficult decision about her future.
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Edition
Just So HappensHardcover, 2014
160 pages
Jonathan CapeLanguage: EnglishISBN: 9780224096638
