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.
Rezensionen / Stimmen
"...ideal for armchair travelers as well as prospective visitors." -Midwest Book Review
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Produkt-Hinweis
Broschur/Paperback
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Illustrationen
listings for over 450 locations; over 400 photographs; 21 maps
Maße
Höhe: 254 mm
Breite: 193 mm
Dicke: 15 mm
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ISBN-13
978-0-8048-5873-1 (9780804858731)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
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.
