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Elaine: Truly a fascinating book by Thomas Kaczur who spent many years traveling and doing business in the Pacific Rim Markets.
Very informative with extensive research the book is a great read and provides a wealth of helpful and interesting information on multitude of countries in the Region, specifics of doing business with the locals, and how even some minute details can make or break the deal.
Ayumi: I finished reading your book ( with Google Translate ). It reminded me of the experience of business trips to China ( Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou ) for searching Chinese market trends ( not such a big project like you ..) when working as a product designer for a Japanese maker. It was a good opportunity for me, and I got inspiration a lot, and also your book brought back the days when I lived in Shanghai and traveled some places in China.
The descriptions of each meal were beautiful, and they made me hungry each time.
While reading your book, I thought you are like magical mist. It’s hard to explain but I want to say you have a lot of flexibility in thoughts, adaptability for new situations and people, proactive when needed.
I’d like your visit “Naritasan Shinshoji” in Japan because I have never been there!
https://www.amazon.com/Memoirs-Trade-Facilitator-World-Oyster/dp/1638741328
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Rogue Princess: Onna-Musha’ Brings a Powerful Female Warrior’s Story to Life in New Historical Fiction Release.
A notable new entry in the world of historical fiction has arrived with the release of Rogue Princess: Onna-Musha, a novel that is already drawing attention for its compelling narrative and strong central character. The writer transports readers to feudal Japan, a time defined by rigid social hierarchies, honor codes, and the dominance of samurai culture. At the heart of the story is a fearless female warrior—an Onna-Musha— who challenges expectations and fights to carve out her own destiny in a world that often limits women’s roles. The novel explores universal themes such as resilience, loyalty, and self-discovery, while also shedding light on the lesser-known history of female warriors in Japanese culture. Through vivid storytelling and detailed world-building, the author paints a rich picture of an era filled with conflict, tradition, and transformation.
https://www.amazon.com/Rogue-Princess-Onna-Musha/dp/B0G9V946YP
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A Writer for All Seasons
Mr. Kaczur was the founder of CN-Eximus, Inc. A deal-driven cross-border equity initiatives firm for job creation within the U.S. and the Pacific Rim. In so doing he served as one of twelve Department of Commerce advisers to the US-China Housing Strategy Roundtable, the US–China Building Council, and the US-China Housing Initiative.
"Memoirs of a Trade Facilitator the World was my Oyster” A recording of his exploits and travels. Years later he published and decided to memorialize the stories told to him:
- “The Rogue Princess and the Onna Musha."
- “The Tea House Conspiracy.”
- "Return to Siam" projected release date June 2026
Recommended for readers who enjoy intrigue and adventure with royal politics, secret societies, and a heroine escaping a deadly court conspiracy. The opening chapter creates enough mystery and danger to encourage reading further, especially for those who like stories where a displaced royal must survive while uncovering hidden truths about her family and kingdom.
Fans of:
The Poppy War |*| Daughter of the Moon Goddess |*| Six Crimson Cranes |*| Shadow of the Fox would likely appreciate the combination of political danger, folklore-inspired fantasy, and a young protagonist forced into exile. For those readers who enjoy court intrigue, hidden identities, political conspiracies, and mythic of the South Seas inspired folklore. Princess Hsi Ling Shih had remember to the monk as Wake-hime “Princess Wake.” The Saga begins offshore of Gogoshima Island.
https://www.amazon.com/Tea-House-Conspiracy-Thomas-
The aforementioned stories and legends were collected by Thomas during his travels within the Pacific Rim.