| Flea Markets of Japan: A Pocket Guide for Antique Buyers | 
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Category: Book
Author: Theodore T. Manning
Publisher: Kodansha International
Studio: Kodansha International
Manufacturer: Kodansha International
Label: Kodansha International
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Edition: Bilingual
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 176
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 4.4 x 0.5
ISBN: 4770029020
Dewey Decimal Number: 381.1920952
EAN: 9784770029027
ASIN: 4770029020
Publication Date: March 2003
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Product Description
To the Japanese antique enthusiast, flea markets are collectively known as a source of rare finds, a treasure trove of bargains, and the most freewheeling, exciting place to shop.
But for the Western shopper, the prospect of uncovering what these modern-day bazaars have to offer may be somewhat daunting. Besides the language barrier, there is the need to bargain for every purchase, concern about unscrupulous vendors, and difficulty when it comes to ascertaining an unknown item's name, origin, and uses-not to mention determining a fair price.
This is the first-ever book written to help non-Japanese cope with the challenges of shopping at flea markets, enabling them to go out and get the goods they are after. The book starts with a general orientation, discussing the advantages of flea markets over antique stores, and the availability, quality, and prices of antiques sold through this channel.
Next comes a list of 115 flea markets taking place across Japan, the most comprehensive of its kind.
The heart of the book is the Things to Buy section, which gives names and descriptions for 450 antiques and artifacts, conveniently classified into 18 categories. Last, the section on "flea-market Japanese" supplies the shopper with the linguistic tools to bring it all together, with a "survival kit" of over 250 shopping-related Japanese words and phrases. Powerful yet easy-to-master phrases enable the shopper to communicate with vendors effectively.
Pocket-sized but packed with information, Flea Markets of Japan: A Pocket Guide for Antique Buyers is the flea-market shopper's indispensable reference. For gaijin in the hunt, that killer find is now within reach.
FEATURES
* List of 115 flea markets-plus detailed directions for getting there.
* Names and descriptions of about 450 antiques and artifacts
* Photographs of the most popular items for sale
* "Survival kit" of over 250 shopping-related Japanese words and phrases
* Complete explanation of flea-market bargaining techniques, including tips for getting the lowest price and a special section on etiquette
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 Flea Market Guide to Japan April 10, 2005
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Manning has crafted a detailed pocket guide that catalogs all of Japan's major and minor flea markets. It has strong sections on both Tokyo and Kyoto. All told, 115 flea markets are listed. Each listing has directions, Japanese and English titles, a description of the items for sale, and a telephone number. Equally helpful are the Introduction, the sections Before Going Shopping and Shopping Guidelines, Things to Buy, and the annual Flea Market Calendar. Along with a section on basic Japanese, the book prepares the uninitiated on how to bargain, how much of a discount to expect, and what you might find.
 A wealth of basic shopping and adjustment tips June 17, 2003
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Theodore Manning's Flea Markets Of Japan: A Pocket Guide For Antique Buyers is packed from cover to cover with useful and useable information about the Japanese language and various beautiful and traditional items that can be found there. Packed with the locations of and directions to popular flea markets, simple phrases useful for negotiation, a brief glossary, and a wealth of basic shopping and adjustment tips, Flea Markets Of Japan is especially recommended for those who have never been to Japan before with a yearning for special souvenirs and mementos of their business trip or vacation excursion.
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