When Marcus's wife, Renee, joins him on his expat assignment to Tokyo, he looks forward to exploring iconic Japanese destinations and enjoying local food and culture with her. Devastated by personal loss, plunged into the near-death experience of Japan's largest earthquake, and facing an identity crisis, he struggles to find meaning in his life. Will practicing aikido and becoming a father bring him peace, or will he continue to strive for fulfillment? Perfect for fans of Tune in Tokyo: The Gaijin Diaries by Tim Anderson, Pretty Good Number One: An American Family Eats Tokyo by Matthew Amster-Burton, and 21 Years of Wisdom: One Man's Extraordinary Odyssey in Japan by Darrell Gartrell.