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Cool Japan Guide: Fun in the Land of Manga, Lucky Cats and Ramen
Cool Japan Guide: Fun in the Land of Manga, Lucky Cats and Ramen
Cool Japan Guide: Fun in the Land of Manga, Lucky Cats and Ramen
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Cool Japan Guide: Fun in the Land of Manga, Lucky Cats and Ramen

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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.
LanguageEnglish
Release dateMar 10, 2015
ISBN9781462914937
Cool Japan Guide: Fun in the Land of Manga, Lucky Cats and Ramen
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Abby Denson

Abby Denson is the author of Uniquely Japan, Cool Tokyo Guide, Cool Japan Guide, Dolltopia, and Tough Love: High School Confidential. She has written for comics including The Amazing Spider-Man Family, The Powerpuff Girls, The Simpsons, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, and Disney Adventures. Abby is the writer (with artist Utomaru) of the Kitty Sweet Tooth graphic novel series from First Second.

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  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    A graphic novel travel guide to Japan. This is geared specifically for first-time Japan visitors and contains various tips, from what to pack to what to eat to which places to visit. It's not a detailed guide but I found this book very helpful and enjoyable to read. Abby Denson's illustrations are so cute, that's why this book will appeal to readers both young and old.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Fun, interesting and useful read, especially if you are an otaku! At first, the tone makes it a little hard to cypher who the book is geared to as the voice starts off a bit immature and I thought this might be a book for children or teens but once it got going it is obviously intended for geeky adults. The author and her husband take in a lot of entertainment that includes alcoholic beverages and adult only entrance. However, there are plenty of places mentioned that can be included on a family-oriented trip, too. Names, addresses, websites and contact information are also provided. From packing and reservations to food and festivals, everything you can imagine is mentioned. Personally, I'm not a traveller but I love Japanese culture and found the book an entertaining and amusing read. A wide variety of readers will enjoy this delightful book.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    this is an adorable book and worth checking out especially if you plan to go to Japan in the future!

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