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An African-American animation fan travels to Japan with a group of other enthusiasts.

Join Joe Doughrity, the black guy with the Irish name, as he travels to the land of the Rising Sun to explore different aspects of Japanese pop-culture. Animation, J-pop music, American ex-patriots and the globalization of hip-hop culture are explored.—Anonymous

Filmmaker Joe Doughrity, the black guy with the Irish name, visits Japan for the first time with a group of 15 other American fans of Japanese culture and animation. While in Tokyo, Joe and the group visit many of the city's most famous sites.

The popularity of Black style and hip-hop culture is explored along with Japan's own music scene. A great documentary for anyone interested in Japan or the image of African-Americans abroad.