- Paperback: 200 pages
- Publisher: Go! Comi (Sep 1 2007)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1933617837
- ISBN-13: 978-1933617831
- Product Dimensions: 20.3 x 14.2 x 1.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 272 g
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Amazon Bestsellers Rank:
#224,322 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #61 in Books > Children's Books > People & Places > Travel
- #71 in Books > Travel > Asia > Japan
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Product Description
From Publishers Weekly
Aimee's a six-foot-tall cosplaying fangirl who visits Japan, land of her favorite hobbies. There, she visits historical Kyoto, shops, dresses as a geisha, visits a hot spring, goes to Tokyo and shops some more. The cute, cartoony sketches present a travelogue by an out-of-place but observant gaijin who is keen to absorb the intricacies of a new culture. Much of the story has a fairly straightforward went here, saw this, went there, saw that pace—few incidents are given any dramatic weight. When her luggage is lost, it's a two-page incident, with the problem magically solved with no involvement on her part. Similarly, the developments from one of Aimee's companions being mistaken for a yakuza and being revealed as a narcoleptic are swiftly passed by in a one-page sequence. However, the cute characters cannot help becoming sympathetic, and Aimee missing a chance to go to dinner at a factory that makes her favorite dolls has real disappointment. The book resembles an illustrated travel sketchbook more than a manga, but the otaku subject matter—and endless enthusiasm for the details of Japanese culture—is of built-in interest to readers of the latter. (Dec.)
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Book Description
Join Aimee Major Steinberger on the ultimate fangirl vacation in Japan! This rapid-fire adventure is full of everything fans dream of seeing: cosplay on the infamous Harajuku Street, fantasy restaurants, maid cafes, Tokyo's largest doll store, beautiful shrines, bookstores full of manga, outrageous all-female Takarazuka musicals, cherry festivals, hot springs, special ceremonies, and so much more!
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4.8 out of 5 stars (17 customer reviews)
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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Almost as good as being there..., Dec 18 2007
By ChibiNeko "Sooo many books, so little time!" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Japan Ai (Paperback)
I picked up Japan Ai not really expecting much. I thought it'd be a cute read, but not something I'd really read twice, let alone buy. I was pleasantly surprised when I flipped through the pages. Steinberger's eye for details is amazing when it comes to describing her travels through Japan. Some people may be decieved by the seemingly simplistic artwork on the cover that the storytelling is just as simplistic, but they'd be amazed. The author's passion for travel, anime/manga, & hobbies comes through on every page. Fans of anime, manga, & cosplay will get into the journal because of the detailed information about those interests, but the average person will get drawn into the journal for the attention to details. It is easily accessible to most people. I would consider it a good guide to read before going overseas so one can plan out where to go, as well as knowing what to expect if you are a english speaking traveller.
18 of 20 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Charming!, Dec 7 2007
By bacchae1999 "bacchae1999" - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Japan Ai (Paperback)
This is a half comedy/half travel book in cartoon form. The drawings are simple, sweet and very expressive, detailing the story of three American friends in Japan. Unlike most travel books that tend toward dry text and pretty pictures, this book spends most of the time delving into little known facts about Japanese subcultures. This book definitely does not trot out the tired and repetitive discussions of electronics and chopsticks.I loved it! Not only was it unexpectedly funny and informative, it reminds us how much of travel can be a roller coaster between adventure, bewilderment and embarrassment! Definately a great stocking stuffer for any of your well-travelled friends!
13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sweetness personified, Dec 13 2007
By KittyThePooka - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Japan Ai (Paperback)
This is an adorable little book, a charming story of a fangirl's adventure in visiting her favorite type of doll's birthplace. Who wouldn't want to go on an adventure like this! The artwork is clean and lovely, a unique style that made this book a delight to read. It really makes you want to go to Japan! It's cute, it's pleasant, it's a very much worth picking up.
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