Sumie Kawakami March 22, 2008

While interviewing Japanese women between 2005 and 2007, Japanese journalist (and single mother) Sumie Kawakami uncovered a variety of perspectives about modern love, sex and relationships. 'Goodbye Madame Butterfly: Sex, Marriage and the Modern Japanese Woman' shares stories about sexless marriages, special 'health delivery' services, and other arrangements made by people seeking love and companionship.