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Summary: Beware, this will make you a Dave Barry addict
Review: I purchased this book on impulse and it was enough to get me hooked to this guy. The book was written a little while ago, it still holds true. Exposure to Japan will make you enjoy the book more. It brings all things unique to Japan (like punctual trains, neat public facilities, obsession with wrapping, grey suited salary men....) to life in a very humorous canvas.
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Summary: I'm still laughing
Review: I read this book when it first came out and I'm still laughing. How can you forget Barry's account of his family's trip to Japan? I love his description of trying to buy stuff from the vending machines. Dave Barry is the funniest writer in America -- if you haven't had the pleasure of reading him, drop what you're doing and buy all of his books. You will find yourself laughing out loud, where ever you are.
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Summary: Hilariously funny !
Review: I read this book with my little brother, and we couldn't stop cracking up! We did skip some of the more adult parts but virtually any one can enjoy this book!
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Summary: Very funny
Review: I really enjoyed reading this book. It not just only makes fun of the Japanese but also very much about Americans. It show the cultural difference, which get interpreted halerious by Dave Barry. Just read it!
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Summary: Japan from a clueless-American point of view
Review: I really enjoyed this book, and that's why I read it twice. The first time I read it, I only expected comedy. Dave Barry didn't let me down, but surprisingly, I learned a lot about Japan from reading it. He made me feel as though I had visited Japan along with him. Dave did make you laugh about Japan, but I don't think he meant to be cruel. I think he gained a great respect for the Japanese people while he was there. He was impressed with their respect for others, honesty, integrity, helpfulness, and hard work. Another thing I learned from this book is that it is difficult for most Americans to fully understand Japanese culture because it is so complex and different. I read this book to my 14-year-old son, and he really enjoyed it. Of course, I did edit out some of the content for him.
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Summary: Culture Shock in Convenient Book Form
Review: I've never been to the Far East. I'm not even particularly a Dave Berry fan. However, Dave Berry is such a no-B.S. kind of humor writer that it is easy to trust that his prose is full of insights rather than exaggerations. In the book, you'll learn how a typical middle-aged suburban American can consider himself so much more hip than most teenage Japanese rebels. You'll learn why domestic comedians are safe from an intrusion of Japanese comedy. You'll learn the secrets of Japan's economic success (sort of). You'll never figure out why Kabuki theater is the highest art form. Dave Berry also includes serious messages about the differences in Japanese and American culture. I enjoyed it and will very likely buy another Dave Berry book. This is a very short book (210 pages with large print).
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Summary: It's a humour book, not a travel guide people!
Review: If you don't find this book wonderful you're probably taking it too seriously.
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Summary: Very funny book - I read it over and over
Review: If you like humor, you defintely should get this book. Dave Barry made fun of himself by being a clueless American getting to know Japanese culture. The everyday living of Japanese people can be made humor only from Dave's point of view without being judgmental or racist.
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Summary: oh so true
Review: it is a wonder at how dave barry was able to actually figure out so much of the japanese culture in the short time he spent in japan. i spent a whole year in the cournty and still i learnt stuff from him. i was an exhcange student and this book was so popular among students and teachers from australia, england, amreica canada, et who lived near me that it was constantly on loan. this book made a person isolated by japan society realise that everyone feels as awkward you do.
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Summary: i loved it
Review: It was hilarious and suprisingly insightful about Japan....in layman's terms. He (barry)gives us a look into the Japanese culture. He is funny but not offensive.
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