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Tokyo 20/20 Vision Paperback – February 23, 2020

by Christopher Hood (Author)
4.7 out of 5 stars 7 ratings
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In 2019, as Japan hosted the Rugby World Cup, Typhoon Hagibis brought havoc to the organisation of the event and to the country as a whole. Into 2020, and rather than the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics, the world’s attention turned to the spectre of the new coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. The games appeared to be ‘cursed’ according some Japanese politicians. In March 2020 it was decided that the Olympics and Paralympics would be postponed until the following year but would continue to be known as the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics. Finally, in July 2021, Tōkyō was ready to host the world’s biggest sporting event. Japan had done everything it could to ensure that the games would be remembered for the sports, that the country and its people will be noted for their hospitality, that these will be the best games ever. But not everyone wanted the games to be a success. Some wanted it to be remembered for something completely different. Tokyo 20/20 Vision follows a British Olympian, photojournalist ‘Rock’ Iwakura and journalist Eri Amadera as they become caught up in the plan for the Olympic games to be disrupted.
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  1. Part of series
    Iwakura Series
  2. Print length
    307 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    February 23, 2020
  5. Dimensions
    6 x 0.77 x 9 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1656523132
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1656523136
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 23, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 307 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1656523132
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1656523136
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.17 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.77 x 9 inches
  • Part of series ‏ : ‎ Iwakura Series
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars 7 ratings

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Christopher P. Hood

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I am an academic and author. I became interested in Japan whilst at high school at Concord College, Shrewsbury. I went on to study Business Studies and Japanese at Sheffield University. I then spent a year on the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme, being based in Seto, Aichi prefecture. After that I returned to Sheffield to do a PhD in Japanese studies before working in academia. I continue to do research about Japan, particularly related to inter-city transportation. I have worked as the Director of Japanese Studies at Cardiff University and served as the President of the British Association for Japanese Studies. In 2016 I was awarded a Certificate of Commendation from the Japanese Ambassador to the UK for my service to contributing to the deepening of mutual understanding and friendship between Japan and UK.

My books include: FOUR, Tokyo 20/20 Vision, Hijacking Japan, Japan: The Basics, Osutaka: A Chronicle of Loss in the World’s Largest Single Plane Crash, Dealing with Disaster in Japan: Responses to the Flight JL123 Crash, Shinkansen: From Bullet Train to Symbol of Modern Japan, and Japanese Education Reform: Nakasone’s Legacy.

You can follow me on social media via:

Twitter: @HoodCP

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Christopher.P.Hood/

Webpage: https://hoodcp.wordpress.com/

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  • Peter Matanle
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great grasp of modern Japan
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 7, 2020
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    I'm not a fiction lover normally, but as I'm familiar with things Japanese after having lived there for a long time, I picked this one up.
    The author has a fantastic grasp of modern Japan and the narrative is believable because the author has clearly done his research. The detail is finely grained and I even felt being drawn into the story itself, which is high praise - given I rarely read novels these days.
    Highly recommended for anyone who likes narrative suspense, is familiar with Japan, and likes detail!
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  • Norfolk Anna
    4.0 out of 5 stars Crime, Japanese Style
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 16, 2020
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    Excellent description of Tokyo and its surrounding area. Of interest to anyone visiting Tokyo for the Olympics, a student of Japanese or someone who would like to know more about the Japanese way of thinking. Iwakura is an interesting character. Stylistically, the book is written in short ish sentences, as suited to Japanese speech.
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  • JK1234
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great reading
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 21, 2020
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    A great novel, well written and very gripping. Rich in Japanese culture, without recurring to stereotype. A pleasure to read.
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