A Geek in Japan
Discovering the Land of Manga, Anime, Zen, and the Tea Ceremony. Tuttle Publishing, 2019.
A brief summary of A Geek in Japan
Bite-sized portions of the traditions, social mores, and industries that combine to make up the extraordinary Japanese culture, all from the perspective of a Spanish expat willing to share his explorations of the country where he has lived and worked for many years.
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Who should read A Geek in Japan
Japanese culture buffs • travelers • anime and manga fans • followers of Buddhism • expats living in Japan • anyone with an interest in the Land of the Rising Sun
About the author of A Geek in Japan
Born in Spain, Héctor García worked in Switzerland before making Japan his home for the last two decades. His popular blog evolved into an internationally bestselling book, A Geek in Japan, while Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life, which he co-authored with Francesc Miralles, subsequently became the most translated book originally published in the Spanish language.
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