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Temporarily out of stock
Title: Cool Japan Guide: Fun in the Land of Manga, Lucky Cats & Ramen
Author: DENSON ABBY
Format: PAPERBACK
Publication date: 01/01/2015
Imprint: TUTTLE C E (US)
Price: $23.00
Publishing status: Active
Travelling to Japan has never been so much fun–visit the land of anime, manga, cosplay, hot springs and sushi! This full-color graphic novel guidebook is the first of it's 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 famous artists display and sell their original artwork.the complete Japanese shopping experience, from “kombini” (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 pop culture, this fun and colorful travelogue by noted comic book artist and food blogger Abby Denson, husband Matt, friend Yuko, and sidekick, Kitty Sweet Tooth, will present Japan in a unique and fascinating way.
ISBN: 9784805312797
Dimension: 254mm X 191mm