★ Winner of the prestigious Japanese note Creative Award (Essay Division)! This distinctive travel memoir captivated readers with its unique voice and authentic portrayal of life in the Middle East.
★ A young Japanese woman who spoke no Arabic and couldn't even locate Jordan on a map—yet after stumbling upon a photo of a mysterious bookstore online, she emailed them asking for a job. Their reply? Just two words: "OK."
★ Eccentric boss + multinational coworkers + chaotic everyday adventures across the Dead Sea, desert hitchhiking, and unexpected mishaps—an unforgettable journey beyond imagination!
★ The author, who traveled to 20 countries during university, brings her humorous and heartfelt perspective to every page, capturing both the laughter and tears of working abroad.
★ For anyone who's ever dreamed of a spontaneous leap into the unknown—this book is your inspiration!

"Please let me work here!"
A Japanese woman who couldn't speak Arabic and didn't even know where Jordan was located—decided to go there anyway. That woman was me.
"Wow, what is this magical bookstore…" After stumbling upon a Middle Eastern bookstore online, I sent them a long email. Their reply? Just two words: "OK."
This is the story of a Japanese girl who boldly flew to Jordan, and her exhilarating, exotic daily life with a quirky boss and multinational coworkers.
Winner of the note Creative Award (Essay Division). A chaotic, joyful, and utterly unforgettable account of living in Jordan.

Fu
Graduated with a degree in Japanese. During university, she traveled to 20 countries, embarking on adventures with people she met along the way. Just before graduation, she stumbled upon a photo of a Middle Eastern bookstore online and fell in love instantly—so she flew to the unknown land of Jordan. After returning home, she casually posted her Jordan diaries on the note platform. Her unique writing style and vivid depiction of Arab life sparked widespread attention, earning her a spot as a finalist in the note Creative Award (Essay Division). She now works as a writer based in Japan. Her dream? To see this book displayed in bookstores around the world.

Introduction: Where Is Jordan?
1: Discovering the Bookstore
2: Interview with the Manager
3: Earning Money for the Trip
4: Arriving in Jordan
5: Meeting Laura
6: Sorting Books
7: Carpentry and the Amateur
8: Kitchen and Crosses & Circles
9: Making Cookies and Life Lessons
10: Customer Service and Regrets
11: Alice, the Part-Time Leader
12: David, the English Gentleman
13: A Visitor from Czechia
14: The Regular Student Couple
15: Japanese vs. Arabic
16: Habibi
17: Hearing Japanese in Jordan
18: Arabic Pronunciation
19: Ordinary Days
20: After Closing Time
21: Staff Meals
22: Making a Sign
23: Injured on the Bus
24: The Ultimate Sightseeing Drive
25: The Dead Sea
26: Building a Hot Spring
27: Paying for a Broken Pot
28: Planning a Trip
29: Ancient Ruins
30: Hitchhiking Creativity
31: The Third Hitchhiker
32: Arriving in the Desert: Starlit Sky
33: Desert Drive