Speed Tribes: Days and Night's with Japan's Next Generation

Interesting foray into modern Japan and gives us insight into people's lives there. We gain insight into the lives of a young Yakuza, a nightclub hostess, an office girl, a motorcycle gangster, a hacker, an ultra-right-wing nationalist, and a porn star. Fascinating stuff!

I read this a long time ago when I took a Japanese studies class and it was a very fascinating book. Presents several different aspects of the differences in Japanese culture as well as some of the differences between the new generations and the older generations.

A student gave me a copy of this book. Even though the book is several years old, it is a fascinating look at a part of Japanese society not ordinarily discussed. I thoroughly enjoyed Speed Tribes and it was a quick read.

A jaw-dropper of a book written about the Bubble Era (the 80s) of Japan when motorcycle gangs ruled the streets late at night, and the porn industry was just getting off the ground. A non-fiction guide to real Japan.

I read this a long time ago when I took a Japanese studies class and it was a very fascinating book. Presents several different aspects of the differences in Japanese culture as well as some of the differences between the new generations and the older generations.

Mostly fictional account of Japanese youth in the mid-90s.