The magic of Japan, secret places and life-changing experiences, Héctor García ; [English translation by Pete Bird]
Type
Label
The magic of Japan, secret places and life-changing experiences, Héctor García ; [English translation by Pete Bird]
Language
eng
Illustrations
mapsillustrations
Index
no index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
The magic of Japan
Oclc number
1180973037
Responsibility statement
Héctor García ; [English translation by Pete Bird]
Sub title
secret places and life-changing experiences
Summary
A charming collection of quirky insights into Japanese culture. The Magic of Japan is writer Hector Garcia's intensely personal account of his fifteen years in Japan. A self-professed "otaku" or Japanese anime geek since childhood, Garcia has worked for a Japanese software company, mastered the language, and become one of Japan's most popular bloggers. This book is the culmination of his experiences and showcases Garcia's unique ability to delve beneath the surface of Japanese culture to describe its quirky and deep spiritual underpinnings. This collection of essays and beautiful photographs will appeal to his worldwide fan base--including those who devoured his previous bestsellers, A Geek in Japan and Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life--Japanophiles, armchair travelers and anyone with an interest in cultural and travel memoirs. The Magic of Japan features Garcia's keen observations on a wide variety of cultural topics ... The book ends with a gloriously random selection of all things Garcia considers especially magical about Japan--from izakaya to shiitake mushrooms, summer fireworks and green tea!
Target audience
adult