Tokyo Geek's Guide: Manga, Anime, Gaming, Cosplay, Toys, Idols & More - The Ultimate Guide to Japan's Otaku Culture
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| Rating | : | 4.84 (507 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 4805313854 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 144 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-07-12 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Simone has lived in Japan for almost 25 years and he resides in Yokohama with his wife and two sons. . His writings have also appeared on Flash Art and CNN Travel websites and in Zoom Japon and San Francisco Arts Quarterly magazines. Gianni Simone is the Japan correspondent for Vogue
Colorful in more ways than one! My friend Gianni and co-author of Made of This, also available on Amazon, has created a lavishly illustrated and fun to read guide to stuff I never understood before that's liked by those crazy kids today. Entering this book was like going on an armchair anthropological trip, complete with bright, eye-catching photos and Gianni's conversational writing style. He's very good about explaining foreign -- also meant in more ways than . A wonderful publication An outstanding guide to all you need to know in Tokyo's rich geek culture. So many excellent photos and a clear insightful text from a writer who has first hand experience. A+++++. A well-laid out book for anime fans who will be traveling to Japan Way back in 1999 I was fortunate enough to visit Japan, which was like a dream come true (as it would be for most anime fans who have never been). While there my friend and I walked around Ahkihabra and looked in a lot of the shops, which was truly exciting. But oh, if only we had a book like this Tokyo Geek's Guide to lead us to the must-see shops of Ahkihabra and take us to all the other areas of which we never even knew existed
It's especially useful if you are planning a visit to Japan. With games like Yakuza and Persona 5 getting so many people interested in Japan as a location and not just a place with interesting exports"If you are a fan of manga, anime, video games, or any type of Japanese pop culture, I highly recommend this book. Simone, a correspondent for Vogue Italia and contributor to The Japan Times not only exploits his deep knowledge of Tokyo, but has a knack for ex . Even though it's been almost 20 years since I've been those pictures instantly brought back memories of seeing the s"…within the pages of Tokyo Geek's Guide, you'll find the experience of a Japanese travelling expert. Gianni gives you a deep dive on exactly where to shop, eat,
It provides a comprehensive run-down on each major Tokyo district where geeks congregate, shop, play and hang out—from hi-tech Akihabara and trendy Harajuku to newer and lesser-known haunts like chic Shimo-Kita and working-class Ikebukuro. Swarms of visitors come to Tokyo each year on a personal quest to soak in all the otaku-related sights and enjoy Japanese manga, anime, gaming and idol culture at its very source. Tokyo is ground zero for Japan's popular "geek" or otaku culture—a phenomenon that has now swept across the globe.This is the most comprehensive Japan travel guide ever produced which features Tokyo's geeky underworld. This is the book they have to get!. Dozens of iconic shops, restaurants, cafes and clubs in each area are described in loving detail with precise directions to get to each location. Maps, URLs, opening hours and over 400 fascinating color photographs bring you around Tokyo on an unforgettable trip to the centers of Japanese manga, anime and geek culture. Interviews with local otaku experts and people on the street let you see the world from their perspective and provide insights on what is curre