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Hiro Yamada reveals: Simply Japanese” for travelers and culture lovers!
Hiro Yamada from Uhlenhorst publishes his book "Simply Japanese" and explains Japanese culture. Visit him at manga events.
Hiro Yamada reveals: Simply Japanese” for travelers and culture lovers!
Hamburg has a new star in the world of culture: Hiro Yamada. The Japanese-born influencer from Hamburg has become known for his channel “Simply Japanese” on YouTube, TikTok and Instagram. More than 300,000 subscribers follow his explanations about Japan and everything you should know about visiting the fascinating country. The well-known interpreter and translator took a new path during the Corona period and set up a small studio in Uhlenhorst with the help of his passion for the country and its culture. There he regularly produces videos that deal with the Japanese language and culture in order to give his audience an insight into the wide-ranging facets of Japanese life.
But that's not all: On August 11, 2025, his book “Simply Japanese” was published by the Hamburg Manga Publishing House altraverse was published. The book combines a language textbook, a travel guide and a manga comic, comprises an impressive 300 pages and is designed in large format. Yamada developed this creative mixture together with the award-winning manga artist David Füleki. They worked together for four years on this masterpiece, which not only arouses curiosity about Japanese culture, but also makes it easier to get started with the Japanese language.
A look into the book
“Simply Japanese” is not a typical textbook; it does not aim to teach fluent Japanese. Instead, it contains stories, facts and beautiful illustrations that appeal to readers and invite them to browse. Priced at 15 euros, the book is aimed at anyone who would like to find out more about Japan and embark on an exciting journey into the Japanese language
In a few weeks, Hiro Yamada will also be seen at various events. He will be at Manga Day on September 27th and at the Polaris Convention in Hamburg from October 10th to 12th. There he will certainly sign many books and talk to his fans about Japanese culture. Joachim Kaps, who has been at the helm of altraverse for 20 years, is proud of the new in-house production and the creative result that is in the hands of the readers.
Hiro Yamada's approach to sharing his knowledge about Japan in an entertaining and informative way has already found many enthusiastic fans both in Hamburg and beyond the city limits. He has a good knack for offering orientation in the diversity of Japanese culture while incorporating a touch of humor. So if you are still looking for a suitable companion for your next vacation in Japan or simply want to expand your knowledge of the country, “Simply Japanese” is the best choice.