4.

THE REINTEGRATION STAGE

The third stage is both the beginning of recovery . . . and also the most volatile stage in the culture shock process. . . . It is ironic that persons in the early reintegration stage will display a strong rejection of the host culture . . . [and] will perceive herself or himself to be vulnerable or under attack.

• Paul Pedersen, The Five Stages of Culture Shock

No one loves Japan, my dear.

• Donald Richie, long-term American expat and distinguished Tokyo author