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About the product Hector Garcia Kirai is the author of international bestsellers, including the book Ikigai. Japanese secrets of a long and happy life ”, translated into 57 languages. Garcia has been living in Tokyo for 16 years now, works in an IT company and studies Japanese culture with a real geek’s passion. His passionate gaze and effortless presentation attracts thousands of readers around the world as he is genuinely passionate about the traditions and pop culture of Japan — anime, manga, kawaii, j-pop, video games, robotics and more. In this book, the author talks about the history, art, everyday life and customs of the country, for example, reflects on why Japan has become a center of technological progress and why it is considered indecent to seek promotion at work there. Why are so many Japanese people so reserved, robotic, and obsessed with youth? Garcia talks about traditional Japanese culture — calligraphy, kabuki theater, Zen Buddhism, tea ceremonies and more — but he doesn’t stop there. A significant part of the book is devoted to the modern culture of Japan, which has conquered the whole world. • Who are otaku and how are they different from hikikomori? • Why did manga gain worldwide popularity? • How did the Japanese companies Nintendo, Sega, Sony take over the video game market? Inside you will find: — Brief informative essays on key phenomena in ancient and modern Japan. — Modern layout design and hundreds of illustrations. — Recommendations for the most adventurous travelers. Abstract An unusual guide to the culture of the country that gave us anime, zen, sushi and much more from Hector Garcia Kirai, author of the international bestseller «Ichigo Ichie. The Japanese Art of Being Happy Here and Now» and other books about Japan. He has been living in Tokyo for 16 years and has taught readers around the world the intricacies of Japanese life. In this book, the author has collected all the key traditions and cultural phenomena: both ancient — the samurai code, Buddhism, calligraphy and ikebana, and modern — manga, kawaii, «Pokemon», «Naruto» and much more. Geek in Japan will delight anyone who wants to get to know the immensely rich and intriguing cultural heritage of the Land of the Rising Sun. …
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