In Cool Japan Guide comic book artist and food blogger Abby Denson-along with her husband Matt, friend Yuuko, and their sidekick, Kitty SweetTooth-takes you on a graphic tour everywhere from high-energy urbanstreets to peaceful Zen gardens and Shinto shrines.Cool Japan Guide shows you:
A whole world of great food-fast and slow, sweet and savory, indoor andoutdoor-and where to find it
Otaku street culture (the world of manga, video games, cosplay, and maidand butler cafes is even bigger than you think!), including a manga marketwhere hoards of artists show and sell their creative wares
A complete shopping experience, from konbini (not your run-of-the-millconvenience store!) to depato (department stores with that extra something)and everything in-between
Manga festivals-some of them world-famous and larger-than-life
And lots of other places to go and things to see, like parks, traditional artforms and a tourist thrill or two
There's even a section on preparing for your trip and getting ready to returnhome. With so much to see and do, let this experienced visitor and avidJapanophile show you all the things you have to try at least once. Whetheryou're ready to hop a plane, or just want to know (it's the best armchair tripyou'll ever take), this fun and colorful book will be your indispensable guide.
Tanoyaku, Toyoko Inn's in-room magazine (1,300,000 monthly readers) will feature an excerpt from Abby Denson's Cool Japan Guide in their August 2017 issue
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"Cool Japan Guide is everything you would expect from a Japan guide, but in graphic novel form. Visit Asakusa, eat at kaitenzushi, watch a kabuki show, get your otaku on in Akihabara. It's got some sound advice too, like beware the squat toilets and don't miss the surprisingly early last train." Introvert Japan
Industry Reviews
"Abby Denson's Cool Japan Guide: Fun in the Land of Manga, Lucky Cats and Ramen offers great insider-tips on some of the best foods and attractions in a kicky comic book style." --Travel Channel
"Abby's book is the perfect combination of fun and information ... Abby gets you on your way in her clear, easygoing comic style. Arigatou Gozaimasu Abby-san!" --Rodney Alan Greenblat, Pop Artist and Author
"Comic book artist and food blogger Denson (Dolltopia) fills this hip and handy travel guide with her expertise as a frequent visitor to Japan and her bright and vibrant illustrations." --Publishers Weekly
"Each chapter opens with a with a well-conceived list of Japanese vocabulary words and the back matter offers a directory of suggested sightseeing locations as well as web-based travel resources. A useful title for teens daydreaming about traveling to Japan" --Booklist
"In her quirky graphic novel Cool Japan Guide, comic book writer Abby Denson takes us on a "personal tour of Japan" and teaches us the finer points of local etiquette. Traveling isn't just about seeing the sights and eating your way around town. For cartoonist Abby Denson, a trip to Japan meant an education in cultural customs, which she illustrated to charming effect in her new guidebook." --Conde Nast Traveler
"It's a quirky book, with cultural explanations and travel tips, mostly of the novice but also for the more seasoned visitor, all done in stunning manga style." --Australian Broadcasting Corporation
"Perfect travel guide with a comic book flair that is sure to appeal to travelers who plan to visit Japan. Also, a great guide that shows Japanese culture in a fun light." --YABooksCentral.com
"What could be a more fitting format for a travel guide on modern Japan than a comic book? Relying on delightful cartoon illustrations, this creative, nicely designed title details travel preparations, the homestay experience, food, shopping, and festivals." --School Library Journal
