Cool Japan Guide by Abby Denson

Cool Japan Guide

Fun in the Land of Manga, Lucky Cats and Ramen

Abby Denson

Tuttle Publishing · Print & ebook · March 10, 2015

Traveling to Japan has never been so much fun—visit the land of anime, manga, cosplay, hot springs and sushi!

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Who it’s for
Explore Japanese food, fandom, shopping, and places through a cartoonist’s colorful travelogue.
Themes
Travel in Japan, Japanese popular culture, Japanese food and traditions
Genres
Japan Travel, Nonfiction Comics, Food Comics

About this book

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.

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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.

Japan, Drawn In

Explore Japanese food, fandom, shopping, and places through a cartoonist’s colorful travelogue.

Come here for

  • Anime, manga, and cosplay alongside bento, sushi, and ramen
  • Tokyo shopping and Kyoto gardens, from lively streets to quieter sights

Expect

  • A graphic guide shaped by a cartoonist’s perspective
  • A lighthearted mix of cultural stops, food, and travel experiences

Where it sits

Japan Travel59%
Nonfiction Comics51%
Food Comics26%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Nonfiction Comics
  • Pop Culture Studies
  • Japan Travel
Authors
Abby Denson
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
Published
March 10, 2015
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Travel in Japan · Japanese popular culture · Japanese food and traditions
Reading lane
Nonfiction Comics