A Geek in Japan

"A Geek in Japan" is a hip, smart and concise guide for people who are into manga, anime, J-pop or Zen. The book is comprehensive and well-informed. It covers a wide array of topics in short articles accompanied by sidebars and numerous photographs, providing a lively digest of the society and culture of Japan. If you have read the Harry Potter books, watched animes like "Dragonball Z", listened to Justin Timberlake or Lady Gaga and played games "Final Fantasy" or "World of Warcraft", then you will like this book too -- especially if you are interested in finding out more about Japanese people, culture, history and art. Designed to appeal to the generations of Westerners who grew up with Pokemon, manga and video games, this book reinvents the culture guide for readers in the Internet age. Spotlighting the originality and creativity of the Japanese, debunking myths about them and answering nagging questions like why they're so fond of robots (i. e. technology), author Hector Garcia has created the perfect book for people who are fans of Japan like you are -- it's called "A Geek in Japan".