Swell

Book #1 of: Account of the Change.
Jake thought he knew what he was getting into when he moved to Japan. But destiny has other ideas.
As the Swell draws near, no one is safe. Beware teacups, and adapt or die because it is a brave new world out there and it will just as soon eat you as save you.
Myths and Legends, new and old, are back to play, so keep your friends close and your Tanuki closer because you're going to need all the help you can get if you plan to survive.