The four Corners in Japan

Aunt Helen Corner can’t sit still. With a restless “migratory fever” she convinces her two nieces, Nan and Mary Lee, to abandon their Virginia routine for a grand adventure to Japan, timing the trip for the first blush of cherry blossoms. The prospect of a spring journey—cruising through California, a quick stop in Honolulu, and then on to the exotic archipelago—sparks lively debate among the family, especially with their friend Jo, who teases the girls about swapping domestic comforts for foreign wonders.

The novel follows the sisters as they pack, say good‑byes, and set off on a voyage that promises both humor and discovery. Their banter reveals a charming mix of youthful optimism and the subtle pressures of early‑20th‑century expectations, while the narrative hints at the cultural curiosities awaiting them on Japanese soil. Listeners will be drawn into the warm, witty preparations and the palpable excitement of stepping into a world both strange and alluring.