It took awhile to come but that had to be expected .. customs and coming from Japan .. the book is in excellent shape *can't remember if I ordered it used or new* .. I am very pleased and because it is a present I hope the foreign exchange student enjoys it ..
I just read Korean version of the book. Yet I am waiting for Jay Rubin or Gabriel's translation. Somehow, I feel Rubin's translation is so fluid and provides better meaning than the original Japanese, for that matter Korean translation. ( I wish I could read Japanese version.)