For anyone who has been following blogs on Japan, it's likely not your first time to hear about “A Geek in Japan”. From this book, which is the successful transition from the blog, readers can learn about Hector Garcia, a Spanish engineer who has been living in Japan for over 10 years.
To be honest, the first time I saw the name of the book, I thought A Geek in Japan will be either about an otaku writing about manga and anime or a technology enthusiast raving about the newest high-tech products in Japan. I guess I really had misunderstood the word “geek” because it turns out that this geek is a Japan expert who not only knows about manga and anime but literally almost everything about Japan.
The book covers of the below 12 sections:
- The origins of Japanese culture
- The traditional arts and disciplines
- The unique Japanese character
- Curiosities and symbols
- The Japanese at work
- The Japanese society and life
- Japan today
- The world of manga and anime
- Modern Japanese music
- Movies and television
- Visiting Tokyo
- Around Japan
From history and customs to pop-culture, this book provides expansive information with in-depth contents. The dynamic photos the author included present Japan in every aspect and complement the contents perfectly. Merely skimming through the photos would convince most readers to learn more about the country.
A Geek in Japan is a suitable read for everyone. For people who have never been to Japan you might find that this will greatly increase your need to visit Japan. For people who are planning to visit, the book is an excellent preview to gain a better understanding of the culture. For foreigners who have been living in Japan, you will find it easy to relate with and gain a better understanding of the uniqueness of the country you thought you knew in and out.
It’s impressive how a foreigner could make such deep observation about Japan. I learned a lot from the geek, and I believe anyone who picks it up will enjoy reading and learning about his perspectives.
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