Bücher von Steve Alpert

An American's unique behind-the-scenes look at Japanese business and how the animated films of Hayao Miyazaki were introduced to the world.

An American student in 1970s Kyoto rambles among the city's beauties and traditions, learning as he goes.Don Ascher is a young American living in Kyoto in the 1970s.He is a studentof Japanese. He also teaches English, works at ashabu-shaburestaurant, andhangs outin the company of gangsters,hostesses, housewives, tea teachers,and fellow foreigners. Set amidst the timeless beauty of the ancient capitaland its garishmodern entertainments, this collection of fanciful episodesfromDons life is a window into Japanese culture and a chronicle of romanceand human connections.