Sherlock Holmes fans know that he spent years in the Middle East and Tibet using the alias Sigerson. Recently documents have appeared that show Holmes also made a short but exciting trip to Japan. Found in the notes of Doctor Junichi Watanabe are details of cases that challenged the great detective to the upmost. Holmes was thrust into danger while dealing with an unfamiliar culture and language. Dr. Watanabe's wry comments about the eccentricities of Holmes adds a new perspective to the detective from a Japanese point of view. Full of challenges and adventure, The Curious Adventures of Sherlock Holmes in Japan shines a new light on literature’s most famous sleuth.