{"product_id":"miss-nume-of-japan-9781513208718","title":"Miss Nume of Japan","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen Orito and Numé were young children, their fathers, who were good friends, decided that one day their children would be betrothed. But before they marry, Orito is expected to complete his education. While Orito studied at a Japanese university, he and Numé remained good friends. But when his father makes plans for Orito to complete his education in America, set to return after eight years to marry Numé, she gets upset that Orito was leaving her, especially since she heard the plan from her father rather than Orito himself. Despite her disapproval, Orito goes to America to attend Harvard University. Experiencing culture shock and missing home, Orito feels out of place at first. But when he meets Cleo, a passionate dancer, they immediately start falling for each other, despite both of their engagements. As his time in America increases, Orito struggles with the decision to break tradition and stay with Cleo, or return home to marry Numé. Caught between cultures, expectation, and passion, Orito must decide which is more important to him. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMiss Numé of Japan: a Japanese American Romance\u003c\/i\u003e by Onoto Watanna is a late 19th century romance that depicts a love triangle alongside the cultural contrasts between Japan and America. With beautiful descriptions, sympathetic characters, and a compelling romance-driven storyline, \u003ci\u003eMiss Numé of Japan: a Japanese American Romance\u003c\/i\u003e is entertaining while also providing intriguing insight into early interactions and cultural differences between Japan and the United States. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFirst published in 1899, \u003ci\u003eMiss Numé of Japan: A Japanese American Romance \u003c\/i\u003e is one of Onoto Watanna’s earliest works, and is rarely found in print. This special edition features a stunning cover design and is printed in an easy-to-read font. With these accommodations, this edition of \u003ci\u003eMiss Numé of Japan: A Japanese American Romance \u003c\/i\u003e caters to contemporary readers by restoring the novel to modern standards while preserving the original intricacy of Onoto Watanna’s work. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSince our inception in 2020, \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003cp\u003eWith thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Onoto Watanna","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48286063427835,"sku":"9781513208718","price":12.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/3917\/9771\/files\/9781513208718_58a28944-bd7b-431c-b168-aca1bb3584bd.jpg?v=1772484271","url":"https:\/\/indiepubs.com\/products\/miss-nume-of-japan-9781513208718","provider":"IndiePubs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}