âUnlike much academic writing, Tessa Morris-Suzukiâs work is almost always clearly written and jargon-free, impeccably researched and, above all, original⌠Morris-Suzukiâs writing is consistently innovative and thought-provoking. Her new work, Borderline Japan, is no exceptionâŚMorris-Suzukiâs book should not only be considered required reading for Japanese Studies scholars and students, but for all Japanese who are unaware of the circumstances and sufferings of non-Japanese, the vast majority of whom wanted and continue to want nothing more than to peacefully work and live inâand travel in and out ofâa country they have come to call home.â -Chris Burgess, Tsuda College, Pacific Affairs