Wake up in America
37-year-old Megumi Matsushita decides it's time to explore a new world as she embarks on a journey to the States and discover herself while studying English in America. Her journey takes her on a whir…
Wake up in America
37-year-old Megumi Matsushita decides it's time to explore a new world as she embarks on a journey to the States and discover herself while studying English in America. Her journey takes her on a whirlwind adventure to meet all sorts of people and places that challenges her perspective and stagnant views on life. She may find that there's more to life than chasing after a husband and doing on her beloved dog. Her heartstrings will be pulled in all the best ways to bring out what was hiding inside her all along. Courage. The Japanese slang term "Arafo" is used to refer to women who are "around forty;" it is now a popular expression in Japan. Within Japanese society, women are often judged by their age and marital status. Ageism still exists and people believe women should behave a certain way based on their age and marital status. Women who do not follow this path are considered "failures." —Arato Partners
Wake up in America
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37-year-old Megumi Matsushita decides it's time to explore a new world as she embarks on a journey to the States and discover herself while studying English in America. Her journey takes her on a whirlwind adventure to meet all sorts of people and places that challenges her perspective and stagnant views on life. She may find that there's more to life than chasing after a husband and doing on her beloved dog.
Her heartstrings will be pulled in all the best ways to bring out what was hiding inside her all along. Courage. The Japanese slang term "Arafo" is used to refer to women who are "around forty;" it is now a popular expression in Japan.
Within Japanese society, women are often judged by their age and marital status. Ageism still exists and people believe women should behave a certain way based on their age and marital status. Women who do not follow this path are considered "failures." —Arato Partners.