Category Archives: Book Reviews

Drainspotting: Japan’s Artistic Manhole Covers

Posted on July 7, 2010 by Jamaipanese

There are many things to like about Japan. Anime, temples, samurai and electronics are some of the usual things that come to mind right away. However, there is something that is not so normal that I have been intrigued by … Continue reading →

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The Demon in the Teahouse – Book Review

Posted on June 26, 2010 by Jamaipanese

The second book in the Samurai Mysteries series in The Demon in the Teahouse. It picks up right after the exciting happenings of the first book which I reviewed called The Ghost in the Tokaido Inn. After enjoying the first … Continue reading →

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The Ghost in the Tokaido Inn – Book Review

Posted on April 27, 2010 by Jamaipanese

Let me start off by saying The Ghost on the Tokaido Inn is an awesome book. The experience reading it is everything and more than when I first acquired it, blogged about it and started reading it a month ago. … Continue reading →

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Otaku Encyclopedia – Book Review

Posted on December 4, 2009 by Jamaipanese

The Otaku Encyclopedia: An Insider’s Guide to the Subculture of Cool Japan is a book I picked up and blogged about early last month that I have been reading in my free time since. As the title of the book … Continue reading →

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Japan an Illustrated History – Book Review

Posted on August 5, 2009 by Jamaipanese

A couple weeks ago I bought a couple books to help me in my quest to rediscover my reading mojo. I have been diligently keeping my promise to read more with my preferred reading time being just before bed. I … Continue reading →

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