John Rucynski, associate professor in the Center for Language Education, has edited a volume of personal narratives by long-term residents of Japan. A Passion for Japan: A Collection of Personal Narratives was published by BlueSky Publishing and features 31 chapters describing respective passions for Japanese culture.
Below is a description of the book from the publisher:

“John Rucynski’s A Passion for Japan brings together the stories of thirty long-term residents of Japan who have, among other things, gained behind-the-scenes access to one of Japan’s most famous festivals; worked as an interpreter and commentator in professional and amateur sumo; been ordained as a female Buddhist priest at a 440-year-old temple in the mountains of Kyushu; become a Master in one of Japan’s oldest schools of tea ceremony; climbed the Nihon Hyakumeizan (“Japan’s top 100 mountains”); represented Japan in the world chess championships; and translated Japanese novels, short stories, film and TV subtitles, manga, and video games. A captivating tapestry woven by people whose passion for something they have discovered in Japan has enriched their lives, A Passion for Japan overflows with struggles and joy, wisdom, warmth, and glimpses into worlds that few people have experienced. A Passion for Japan is available from Amazon USA, Amazon Japan, and all other Amazon stores.”

A Passion for Japan: A Collection of Personal Narratives
John Rucynski (editor)
BlueSky Publishing: book link
Published May 12, 2022
Amazon / Amazon Japan
ISBN-10: ‎ 4991150736
ISBN-13: ‎ 978-4991150739