Shiro Tanaka gave me this book, insisting it’s the best available for the Gaijin tourist. Trying to get by in the Japanese language.
Dana lived in Japan. And recommends this hilarious primer for anyone going.
… Not since George Bush’s memorable dinner with the Japanese prime minister has the Land of the Rising Sun seen the likes of a goodwill ambassador like Dave Barry. Join him as he belts out oldies in a karaoke bar, marries a geriatric geisha girl, takes his first bath in public, bows to just about everyone, and explores culture shock in all its numerous humorous forms …
I bought the book, had it sent to me in Japan & fought with colleagues as we all tried to read it at the same time, during meals, coffee breaks etc. absolutely gut busting hilarious at times. Whether going to Japan or not, it’s a must read! Now if only someone hadn’t stolen my copy!