Geek in Japan

Everyone who is interested in Japan will find this book fascinating. -Larry Ellison, cofounder and CEO, Oracle Corporation One of the funniest and yet most accurate descriptions of modern Japanese culture that I've ever seen. Highly recommended! -Joichi Ito, director, MIT Media Lab Hector and I share a deep interest and affection for all things Japanese. But in my case, I only get to enjoy Japan on my business trips. Back in Spain, I like to keep in touch. And that I do reading kirainet, 'A geek in Japan.' Now you can do the same. And in book format. Enjoy! -Martin Varsavsky, entrepreneur, founder of Fon and Safe Democracy Foundation While not a traditional guidebook, A Geek in Japan certainly makes a reader want to hop on a plane to experience everything firsthand. -San Francisco Book Review The geek in Japan of the title is of course Garcia. He has written a sharp and concise guide to Japan. It is comprehensive and well done. Among many topics, A Geek in Japan covers traditional culture, history, character, work, society, manga & anime, music, movies & television, Tokyo, and visiting the rest of Japan. This is a book by and for Japanophiles. Each section comes with photos, sidebars, and the knowledge of a long-time Japanhand. Very well done. -Japan Visitor Filled with a load of photos and information about Japan-a must read. -Danny Choo, Tokyo entrepreneur and owner of www.dannychoo.com Comprehensive and well informed, A Geek in Japan covers a wide array of topics in short articles accompanied by numerous photographs, providing a lively digest of the society and culture of Japan. -Japan Today Hector Garcia's A Geek in Japan is a lightweight but enjoyable romp through modern Japanese culture, seen through the eyes of its writer, an amazingly inquisitive young Spaniard living in Tokyo. -Lonely Planet