Traveling to Japan has never been so much fun—visit the land of anime, manga, cosplay, hot springs and sushi!
This graphic Japan travel guide is the first of its kind exploring Japanese culture from a cartoonist’s perspective. Cool Japan Guide takes you on a fun tour from the high-energy urban streets of Tokyo to the peaceful Zen gardens and Shinto shrines of Kyoto and introduces you to:the exciting world of Japanese food—from bento to sushi and everything in between.the otaku (geek) culture of Japan, including a manga market in Tokyo where artists display and sell their original artwork.the complete Japanese shopping experience, from combini (not your run-of-the-mill convenience stores!) to depato (department stores with everything).the world’s biggest manga, anime and cosplay festivals.lots of other exciting places to go and things to do—like zen gardens, traditional Japanese arts, and a ride on a Japanese bullet train.
Whether you’re ready to hop a plane and travel to Japan tomorrow, or interested in Japanese culture, this fun and colorful travelogue by noted comic book artist and food blogger Abby Denson, husband Matt, friend Yuuko, and sidekick, Kitty Sweet Tooth, will present Japan in a unique and fascinating way.
From the Publisher
Come along for the ultimate trip to Japan with cartoonist Abby Denson!
Equal parts entertainment and useful travel guide, Cool Japan Guide will make any Japan-lover or Japan-curious travelers excited for a trip!
This fun and colorful travelogue by noted comic book artist and food blogger Abby Denson, husband Matt, friend Yuuko, and sidekick, Kitty Sweet Tooth, will present Japan in a unique and fascinating way. Filled with useful tips, destinations, and must-do activities, it offers an exciting way to experience Japan from home—and maybe start planning your own trip!
Where do I begin? What do I need to pack?!
What time of year do I want to go to Japan?
Explore Japan and enjoy Abby’s comics while also gaining key tips for planning your own trip!
Japanese Food
“Food is a reason in itself to go to Japan…”
Abby and Matt explore the regional foods of Japan, taking you from the best convenient store snacks to snag to the specialty dishes of Osaka.
Manga + Anime + Gaming Culture
Manga and Anime and Video Games—Oh My!
“One of Japan’s most famous exports is its otaku culture, including video games, manga, anime and more. These pop culture phenomena have attracted legions of fans worldwide”
Shopping Attractions
“Shopping in Japan can be an adventure in itself—there are so many fun kinds of shops!”
Abby shows you great ways to spend your souvenir money—but not waste it! She picks up cute Kewpie dolls at Meiji shrine and furoshiki (Japanese cloths with lovely designs), which are available in many stores.
Travel Destinations
Learn about holidays and festivals, zen gardens, traditional Japanese arts, and taking a ride on a Japanese bullet train. Abby provides a number of destination attractions throughout the book, with details and other attractions listed at the end.
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing; Paperback with Flaps edition (March 10, 2015)
Language : English
Paperback : 128 pages
ISBN-10 : 4805312793
ISBN-13 : 978-4805312797
Item Weight : 14.4 ounces
Dimensions : 7.5 x 0.6 x 10 inches
Customers say
Customers find the book has practical information and an excellent intro to Japanese culture. They also describe the reading experience as fun and helpful. Readers also mention the visuals are cute and the book is a good read with nice illustrations.
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