"Capturing the Magic of Japan In The Magic of Japan, Garc?a starts with giving cultural context of Japanese life, such as bowing, religion, and the cornerstones of the the Japanese spirit. Then, Garc?a bridges into other popular modern trends and interests like Ghibili's Spirited Way, as well as dark sides of Japan, such as bullying and the yakuza, adding his own personal anecdotes. What emerges is a colorful book that speaks to its readers the way one friend may speak to another friend as Garc?a shares his fun and balanced perspective of living a life-changing experience. Exploring Japan Through Art & Anime Leaning into his otaku background, Garc?a explores pop culture and modern artists. He also introduces his readers to common phrases and slang. Tackling The Dark Side of Japan Garc?a tactfully tackles difficult concepts in Japan, too. Some topics that Garc?a discusses are natural disasters, yakuza, infidelity, and the challenge of honne versus tateme. Highlighting Japanese
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