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Highlights
- Transport yourself to the global capital of cool with this ultimate guide to Japanese pop culture!
- About the Author: Gianni Simone is the author of Tuttle's Tokyo Geek's Guide.
- 144 Pages
- Travel, Asia
Description
Book Synopsis
Transport yourself to the global capital of cool with this ultimate guide to Japanese pop culture! Are you crazy about Japanese manga, anime, video games, cosplay, toys and idols? If so, this book is for you! Whether you're planning a trip to Japan, have a severe case of wanderlust, or are just fascinated by its culture, let Otaku Japan transport you to the capital of cool. In this practical travel guide, over 450 iconic shops, restaurants, cafes, clubs and events are presented in loving detail with precise directions on how to find them. More than 20 maps, websites and over 400 color photos take you the length and breadth of Japan to all the centers of Otaku culture--from snowy Hokkaido to sunny Kyushu. Highlights include:- Interviews with Game Developers
- Cosplay and Halloween Events in Japan
- Dojinshi: Self-published Comics
- A Visit to the Ghibli Museum
- Interview with famous Japanese idols
- Anime-themed Trains
- A Glossary of Otaku Terms
- And much, much more!
The book covers all major regions in Japan--Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, Nagoya, Sapporo and Fukuoka--as well as lesser-known areas like Tohoku, Chugoku and Shikoku.
Review Quotes
"...ideal for armchair travelers as well as prospective visitors." --Midwest Book Review
About the Author
Gianni Simone is the author of Tuttle's Tokyo Geek's Guide. He is the Japan correspondent for Vogue Italia and a regular contributor to The Japan Times. His writings have also appeared on Flash Art and CNN Travel websites and in Metropolis and San Francisco Arts Quarterly magazines. Simone has lived in Japan for almost 25 years and he resides in Yokohama with his wife and two sons.Dimensions (Overall): 9.9 Inches (H) x 7.5 Inches (W) x .4 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.3 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Sub-Genre: Asia
Genre: Travel
Number of Pages: 144
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Theme: Japan
Format: Paperback
Author: Gianni Simone
Language: English
Street Date: June 29, 2021
TCIN: 89587208
UPC: 9784805315149
Item Number (DPCI): 247-32-6274
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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