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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.
Cool Tokyo Guide
Adventures in the City of Kawaii Fashion, Train Sushi and Godzilla
Häftad, Engelska, 2018
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Tokyo is an amazing world unto itself a city for lovers of Japanese culture, fashion and great food that mixes the best of old and new. In Cool Tokyo Guide, Abby Denson, renowned graphic artist and author, takes you on a personal tour of Tokyo's coolest sites including: Tokyo bargains from comic books and toys to sake skin lotion Great places to take kids or to be a kid, of any age Crazy theme cafes such as Cambiare (horror) and the Kawaii Monster Cafe Entertainments like relaxing at an onsen or enjoying Kabuki and Takarazuka performances The best food and where to find it And a lot more, including the best food in Tokyo and where to find it!. This practical and fun comic book guide also helps you navigate everyday Tokyo life such as train etiquette, trash disposal, tricky toilets, department store fitting rooms, and the surgical mask phenomenon. There is also information on ways to prepare ahead of time to make the most of your stay in Tokyo. Whether you're planning a trip or taking an armchair sojourn, use Cool Tokyo Guide to discover the customs and attractions that make Tokyo so globally appealing.
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Uniquely Japan
A Comic Book Artist Shares Her Personal Faves - Discover What Makes Japan The Coolest Place on Earth!
Inbunden, Engelska, 2022
150 kr
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Lavishly decorated manhole covers, pink polka-dotted backhoes, toilets with warmable seats, blow dryers (and other bells and whistles). It's just another day in Japan, where the futuristic and zany stands side-by-side with the rooted and the venerable, and there's a festival going on somewhere almost every day of the year.In Uniquely Japan, Abby Denson—author of Cool Japan Guide and Cool Tokyo Guide—uses her own personal drawings and photos to highlight the things that make Japan truly different from every other place on the planet. From the ramen and sushi we've all come to love to the fantastic creatures who now star in their own video games and anime, the comic artist takes you on a romp through Japan's distinctive popular and traditional culture.Here are just a few of the favorite bits and pieces Abby presents:Vending machines for everything from eggs to electronicsTiny alleyways where you may come across a shrine—or a hip-hop barSilly mascots promoting serious businessesWhimsical architecture for neighborhood police stationsStamps for your name (no signature is complete without one), or to collect at railway stations and castlesColorfully painted, hardworking construction vehicles that beep and talk as you pass byAnd, of course, the ridiculously delicious food: noodles, bento boxes, and gorgeous sweetsFrom kimono to kawaii, Japan has endless ways to astonish visitors. This book offers a fun opportunity for armchair travel and reminds you to keep your eyes wide open when you do get to visit Japan in person!