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"Twenty years after his first voyages to watch wrestling abroad, writer John Lister finally made it to Tokyo. Purodyssey shares the experience of seeing 14 shows from 11 promotions in just eight days, visiting venues from the Tokyo Dome to a converted pharmacy. It also details encountering Japanese culture in person for the first time.The book also includes a comprehensive yet concise guide to the practicalities of visiting Tokyo for wrestling, including ticket buying, transport and key Japanese phrases. (This guide has been updated for 2020 with new details and tips.)About the Author: John Lister is a professional freelance writer who has been writing for wrestling publications since 1990. Author of Slamthology and Turning The Tables: The Story Of Extreme Championship Wrestling, he formerly worked for Power Slam and The Fight Network and is now a regular contributor to Fighting Spirit Magazine.***""...the book is laced with the author's occasionally dry and often witty humour and his willingness to poke fun at himself, his misadventures and the highly niche and at times bizarre nature of his trip... a thoroughly entertaining, honest and insightful look into watching Japanese pro wrestling live"" - Puroresuroad.com"

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