＼A Princess's "Dialogue with Different Cultures" and "Record of Growth"／ A superb account of Princess Akiko's days at Oxford University in the UK, written with a frank and elegant touch. A quiet and profound book that re-examines "being Japanese." ※Princess Akiko's essay "(New Edition) Kyoto Monogatari no Michi" is also on sale. We can offer a discount to those who purchase both books together. Please feel free to contact us via the comments section. ⸻ ■Title: Red and Blue Gowns: An Oxford Diary ■Author: Princess Akiko ■Publisher: PHP Institute ■Price: ¥1430 (tax included) ⸻ ■Condition ・Read only once / No writing / Beautiful condition ・Clean cover and edges / No sun damage or wear ・In very good condition as a used book ⸻ ■Shipping ・We aim to ship within 24 hours (same day at the earliest) ・Anonymous shipping (Rakuraku Mercari-bin / Nekopos) ・Carefully packaged in a vinyl wrap and envelope, waterproofed ⸻ ■Content Introduction Studying, hesitating, and thinking in the UK— Princess Akiko, the first member of the Imperial Family to study at Oxford University, writes a biographical essay about her life as a student, facing culture, identity, and loneliness. A quiet and moving record filled with perspectives on Japan and the world. ⸻ ■Recommended for those who: ・Are interested in studying abroad and different cultures ・Want to know the differences between Japanese and Western cultures ・Like quiet, heart-touching essays ・Are interested in the Imperial Family and intellectual literature ⸻ #PrincessAkiko #StudyAbroadDiary #Essay #PHPInstitute #RedAndBlueGowns #OxfordUniversity #JapanAndEngland #CulturalComparison #ImperialFamilyEssay #EducationalBook #OverseasLife #JapaneseLiterature