Japanese Diaspora and Migration Reconsidered

This book examines a different type of diaspora in Bolivia, descendants of Japanese migrants who have achieved middle-class status and enjoy symbolic capital among the majority population. It explores their everyday lives, identity, and integration into Bolivia's imperfect pluricultural society.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 278 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book offers a unique perspective on migration by examining the experiences of a different diaspora group in Bolivia. Contrary to the common assumption that migrants originate from less developed countries and face discrimination, poor living conditions, and downward social mobility in the industrialized world, this book focuses on the descendants of Japanese migrants, known as Nikkei, who have achieved middle-class status in a developing country. Through extensive original research, the book delves into the daily lives of Nikkei and explores their identity, challenges, and integration into Bolivia's imperfect pluricultural society. It also examines how Nikkei think about and relate to Japan, shedding light on their complex transnational connections and experiences.

This book provides a fresh insight into migration by examining the experiences of a distinct diaspora group in Bolivia. Contrary to the prevailing notion that migrants hail from less developed nations and endure discrimination, inadequate living conditions, and downward social mobility in the industrialized world, this book centers on the descendants of Japanese migrants, referred to as Nikkei. Through extensive original research, the book delves into the daily lives of Nikkei and explores their identity, challenges, and integration into Bolivia's imperfect pluricultural society. It also examines how Nikkei think about and relate to Japan, shedding light on their intricate transnational connections and experiences.

This book offers a distinctive perspective on migration by focusing on the experiences of a different diaspora group in Bolivia. Contrary to the commonly held belief that migrants originate from less developed countries and face discrimination, poor living conditions, and downward social mobility in the industrialized world, this book examines the descendants of Japanese migrants, known as Nikkei, who have achieved middle-class status in a developing country. Through extensive original research, the book delves into the daily lives of Nikkei and explores their identity, challenges, and integration into Bolivia's imperfect pluricultural society. It also examines how Nikkei think about and relate to Japan, shedding light on their complex transnational connections and experiences.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032132471