"A delightful novel by a skilled storyteller, Japan and the American Midwest blend seamlessly in this fast-paced modern-day fairy tale." —Karen Hill Anton, author of A Thousand Graces Naomi Kihara has spent her life believing she was abandoned. Raised in Japan by her grandparents after her mother’s death, Naomi grows up convinced her American father walked away without looking back. Now stuck in a dead-end Tokyo bar job and nursing a failing relationship, she expects nothing more from life. Then the police knock on her door. Her father is dead. And she is his sole heir. But inheriting his estate comes with a condition: Naomi must leave Tokyo and live for one year in his tiny Nebraska hometown—a place she’s never seen, among people who aren’t thrilled that the forgotten Japanese daughter now owns land that’s been in their community for generations. As Naomi steps into a world of farms, family secrets, and small-town scrutiny, she begins uncovering truths about her father—and herself—that challenge everything she believed. Finding Naomi is a heartfelt, cross-cultural story of identity, forgiveness, and second chances. It’s about discovering where you come from… and deciding who you want to become. "A delightful novel by a skilled storyteller, Japan and the American Midwest blend seamlessly in this fast-paced modern-day fairy tale." -Karen Hill Anton, author of A Thousand Graces "Nagatomo once more skillfully weaves an engaging cast into newfound family, friends, and love. With small-town feels, character growth, and a satisfying story, I couldn't put this page-turner down." -Lena Gibson, award-winning author of The Wish and The Train Hoppers series "Nagatomo's delightful international romance bridges two cultures, asking the question: if given a chance to remake yourself, does love deserve a second chance too?" -Cam Torrens, award-winning author of Stable, False Summit , and Scorched "A compelling blend of intrigue, romance, and cultural exploration that will leave you thoroughly entertained and enlightened." -Niamh McAnally, author of The Writer on the Water and Following Sunshine "In Finding Naomi , Nagatomo whisks the reader from the neon-lit alleys of Tokyo to the windswept plains of Nebraska, getting all the details just right." -Suzanne Kamata, author of The Baseball Widow and Cinnamon Beach "Nagatomo's latest work is for the interculturally curious, but also those who love a roller-coaster yarn. Furthermore, it is the kind of heart-warming book that makes you want to go home, hug your loved ones, and live happily ever after! Expect a few moist-eyed moments." -Thomas Lockley, author of African Samurai: The True Story of Yasuke, a Legendary Black Warrior in Feudal Japan and A Gentleman from Japan: The Untold Story of an Incredible Journey from Asia to Queen Elizabeth's Court "From Tokyo to the American Midwest, Nagatomo leads readers on a journey full of twists and turns through loss, betrayal, forgiveness, and love. Along the way she elucidates the sometimes-surprising, often-hilarious cultural differences between Japan and America, especially when it comes to romance and the unpredictable complications that result. Finding Naomi is a smart, entertaining novel that highlights Nagatomo's many talents as a storyteller." -David Joiner, author of The Heron Catchers and Kanagawa Diane Hawley Nagatomo was born in the UK and lived in Nebraska, Spain, Massachusetts, New Mexico, and California before coming to Japan in 1979. She is a semi-retired professor from Ochanomizu University and has written extensively on issues concerning gender, culture, and education. An avid reader her entire life, she turned to fiction with her 2023 debut novel, The Butterfly Cafe. While not teaching or writing, she and her Japanese husband of more than forty years spend time with their six grandchildren. Finding Naomi is her second work of fiction.