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Summary: Super funny with some real insights
Review: THis is super funny, I read it in 2 sittings.I lived in Japan for about 2 years when I was teaching English and I can tell you that this is a funny, accuarate description from an outsiders perspective. Often he is not exaggerating.
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Summary: but this, give it as a gift
Review: This is the funniest book ever. A true pick-me-up and a fun family favorite. I love Dave Barry's views and respect for the Japanese culture.
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Summary: Foreign Invasion
Review: This really is a hilarious book. I read it a while back, but laughing out loud is not uncommon with most of his books.
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Summary: Those who rated this one or two stars have NO sense of humor
Review: This was a hilarious book. The reviewers who bashed this wonderful book, well, I feel sorry for them because they cannot appreciate what is truly good in life: Walks on beaches, fast cars, and Dave Barry. A little slice of heaven. In fact, this book cured my cancer and my deafness. Also, when I was little, my leg was amputated, but while reading this great book it grew back. Buy this book! As my personal friend Tony the Tiger says, "It's grrrrrrrrrrrrrreat!"
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Summary: Hilarious!
Review: Travel guide written in very humorous way. If you want to get a good laugh, read this book. If you think that US was the villain during the World War II don't bother with this book because Hiroshima chapter will upset your wussy politically correct democratic mindset.
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Summary: Frighteningly true Japanese humor powerhouse!
Review: While I was studying in Japan, I quickly realized that Dave Barry's book was the only real all-encompassing guide to Japanese culture that was (a) true-to-life and (b) easy to understand. Not to mention hilarious on many, many levels. Any person that has come to Japan from overseas will appreciate what Dave has to say, and any person that plans to go to Japan, for any length of time, will have an excellent idea of what to expect. Buy this book.
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Summary: Dave Berry Doesn't REALLY *DO* Japan
Review: Yes, this book was hilarious. And no, it wasn't cruel and laughing AT the Japanese. That said, I do not think Dave Berry really DOES Japan. In order to fully experience Japan, one must escape their Americanness. Taking an English nightlife tour of Tokyo, going to resort touristy town, and riding a BUS up Fujisan does not constitute "doing" Japan. I really think the book would have been MUCH better if Berry and his family experienced Japan the lonley planet way -- not the fodors way. . .
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