Geek in Japan: Discovering the Land of Manga, Anime, Zen, and the Tea Ceremony (Revised and Expanded with New Topics)

Geek in Japan is a cultural guide designed for fans of Japanese popular culture. This revised and expanded edition includes new chapters on Japanese video games, architecture, and a section on visiting Kyoto, along with personal essays and hundreds of photographs. The book covers both traditional and contemporary Japanese culture, including Bushido, Geisha, Samurai, Shintoism, and Buddhism. It explores traditional arts and disciplines such as Ukiyo-e, Ikebana, Zen meditation, calligraphy, martial arts, and the tea ceremony. The guide also features essays on Japanese social codes and customs, dating and drinking rituals, working and living conditions, and cultural symbols and practices. It discusses Japanese pop culture genres and their subcultures, including otaku, gals, visual kei, and cosplay. For visitors, the author provides a mini guide to favorite neighborhoods in Tokyo and tips on places of interest throughout Japan. The book offers an informative overview of Japanese culture for those interested in the country.