Lovesic in Kyoto

Seen through the lens of Buddhist wisdom Lovesic in Kyoto is a journey through spirit language musicianship and the beauty and contradictions of modern-day Japan. From racing through New York City subways to riding his bicycle past white-faced kimono-clad maiko in Kyoto author/expatriate Jay Crystall shares the colorful twisting life path that led him to Japan. Told with wit and candor and backlit by myriad lessons hilarious faux pas and the slippery slope of self-discovery he begins to unfold a lifelong dream of impacting culture.Lovesic in Kyoto is an adventure. A finding of reason. It is just great! - Joanie Jamieson writer/actressI love Jays use of local color and detail. I feel Ive met these people. - Wendy Gittleson - writer The Word StrategistJays music is immediately smack in your face cool solidly rooted in Kyoto and psychedelic rock. Im happy he is sharing his observations in this book. He hasnt been in Japan that long so he sees and tells about it with fresh eyes. - Robert Yellin Japanese ceramic journalist/authorLiving and traveling in other countries has enriched my life in ways I could not have possibly imagined. In Lovesic in Kyoto author Jay Crystall and co-author Catherine Lenox give the reader a personalized look inside modern-day Kyoto. Its an honest often hilarious sometimes poignant recounting of Crystalls struggle to live as an expatriate in Japan. Throughout his story Jay shares the many reasons he has chosen to make it his permanent home. Travelers expatriates and anyone interested in learning more about todays Kyoto will enjoy reading this book.- Larry J Snyder Author Ten Years in TuscanyCo-authoring Lovesic in Kyoto over two different time zones and nearly 5000 miles has been challenging but also rewarding. Jays story is compelling. Were thrilled to share it with readers. - Catherine Lenox Write Contact co-author Lovesic in Kyoto