Jefferson County Public Library Logo

Teen Blog Archive
Home >Teen Blog Archive

JCPL Teens

JUNE 29, 2011
Book Review: A Geek in Japan
Cover of A Geek in JapanOtaku fans! The perfect book has arrived in the library just for you: A Geek in Japan by Hector Garcia. This book is packed full of interesting facts about Japanese culture. Did you know Manga is actually a term first used in 1814 by the master artist Hokusai? Find out about all the subcultures and urban tribes like "Gals," a tribe of girls known for breaking with the system and not caring about school, the future or marriage. Learn about daily life and customs in Japan including music, food and what it takes to become a Geisha.


   Add a Comment
Enter your comment below, then click Submit.
Nickname: (displays with your comment)
Comment:
Enter the letters you see on the left:

------------------------------------------------------

Subscribe via RSS
Search

Categories