Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Whether you're planning a trip to Japan, or are just interested in manga, anime and Japanese pop culture, let Otaku Japan Travel Guide transport you to the global capital of cool If you're crazy about manga, anime, gaming, cosplay, toys and idols, this book is for you. In this practical travel guide, hundreds of iconic shops, restaurants, cafes and clubs across Japan are described in loving detail with precise directions on how to get to each location. Maps, URLs, opening hours and color photographs will transport you the length and breadth of Japan, from snowy Hokkaido to sunny Kyushu, on an unforgettable trip to the centers of otaku culture.
The book is also packed with fascinating feature articles where you'll meet idols and game developers, giant robots and anime trains--and even take a tour around Godzilla's Tokyo
Highlights include:
- Exploring Akihabara
- Universal Studios Japan
- Kyoto's International Manga Museum
- Nagoya's Ninja Museum
- Licca-chan Castle
- The World Cosplay Summit
- ...and much, much more
The book is divided into 3 main chapters. Chapter 1 gives comprehensive coverage of attractions in the Tokyo area; Chapter 2 covers the Kansai area (Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto and other major cities in the west of Japan); Chapter 3 covers otaku attractions that can be found in the rest of the country from Hokkaido in the north to Kyushu in the south.
Illustrated with more than 300 color photographs and 21 maps, this is an indispensable guide for anyone with an interest in Japan's otaku landscape.
Synopsis
Transport yourself to the global capital of cool with this ultimate guide to Japanese pop culture Are you crazy about Japanese manga, anime, video games, cosplay, toys and idols? If so, this book is for you Whether you're planning a trip to Japan, have a severe case of wanderlust, or are just fascinated by its culture, let Otaku Japan transport you to the capital of cool.
In this practical travel guide, over 450 iconic shops, restaurants, cafes, clubs and events are presented in loving detail with precise directions on how to find them. More than 20 maps, websites and over 400 color photos take you the length and breadth of Japan to all the centers of Otaku culture--from snowy Hokkaido to sunny Kyushu.
Highlights include:
- Interviews with Game Developers
- Cosplay and Halloween Events in Japan
- Dojinshi: Self-published Comics
- A Visit to the Ghibli Museum
- Interview with famous Japanese idols
- Anime-themed Trains
- A Glossary of Otaku Terms
- And much, much more
The book covers all major regions in Japan--Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, Nagoya, Sapporo and Fukuoka--as well as lesser-known areas like Tohoku, Chugoku and Shikoku.