{"product_id":"cool-japan-guide-fun-in-the-land-of-manga-lucky-cats-and-ramen","title":"Cool Japan Guide: Fun in the Land of Manga, Lucky Cats and Ramen","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarc Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVisit the land of manga, cosplay, hot springs and sushi! This book takes you on a fascinating exploration of Japanese popular culture from a manga lover's perspective. 'Cool Japan Guide' is by noted comic book artist and food blogger Abby Denson, who - along with her husband Matt, friend Yuko, and their sidekick, Kitty Sweet Tooth - takes you on a fun tour of Japan from the high-energy urban streets of Tokyo to the peaceful Zen gardens and Shinto shrines of Kyoto.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLulu Award-winner \n\u003cb\u003eAbby Denson\u003c\/b\u003e has scripted for \n\u003ci\u003eThe Amazing Spider-man\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eThe Powerpuff Girls\u003c\/i\u003e and other comics. Her graphic novel \n\u003ci\u003eDolltopia\u003c\/i\u003e won a Bronze International Manga Award and the Moonbeam Children's Book Award. Her popular blog \n\u003ci\u003eThe City Sweet Tooth\u003c\/i\u003e is an online tour of New York's best bakeries, pastry shops, and cafes. You can view her work at \n\u003ci\u003eabbycomix.com\u003c\/i\u003e and \n\u003ci\u003ecitysweettooth.com\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"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.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Abby Denson's \n\u003ci\u003eCool Japan Guide: Fun in the Land of Manga, Lucky Cats and Ramen\u003c\/i\u003e offers great insider-tips on some of the best foods and attractions in a kicky comic book style.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTravel Channel\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"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.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eYABooksCentral.com\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"In her quirky graphic novel \n\u003ci\u003eCool Japan Guide\u003c\/i\u003e, 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.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eConde Nast Traveler\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"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\" -- \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"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.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAustralian Broadcasting Corporation\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"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.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"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!\" -- \n\u003cb\u003eRodney Alan Greenblat, Pop Artist and Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTraveling to Japan has never been so much fun--visit the land of anime, manga, cosplay, hot springs and sushi!\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis graphic Japan travel guide is the first of its kind exploring Japanese culture from a cartoonist's perspective. \n\u003ci\u003eCool Japan Guide\u003c\/i\u003e 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: \n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe exciting world of Japanese food--from bento to sushi and everything in between.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe \u003ci\u003eotaku\u003c\/i\u003e (geek) culture of Japan, including a manga market in Tokyo where artists display and sell their original artwork.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe complete Japanese shopping experience, from \u003ci\u003ecombini\u003c\/i\u003e (not your run-of-the-mill convenience stores!) to \u003ci\u003edepato\u003c\/i\u003e (department stores with everything).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe world's biggest manga, anime and cosplay festivals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elots of other exciting places to go and things to do--like zen gardens, traditional Japanese arts, and a ride on a Japanese bullet train.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eWhether 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e 01\/12\/2015 (EAN 9784805312797, Paperback)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 03\/01\/2015 pg. 179 (EAN 9784805312797, Paperback)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 03\/15\/2015 pg. 124 (EAN 9784805312797, Paperback) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Denson, Abby\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tuttle Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2015-03-10\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Comics \u0026amp; Graphic Novels \/ Nonfiction \/ General|Travel \/ Asia \/ East - Japan|Travel \/ Reference \/ General|Travel \/ Museums, Tours, Points of Interest\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.95 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9784805312797\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9784805312797\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tuttle Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52375019487513,"sku":"SP-9784805312797","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0380\/5209\/files\/9784805312797_spiral.png?v=1778491927","url":"https:\/\/westbindery.com\/products\/cool-japan-guide-fun-in-the-land-of-manga-lucky-cats-and-ramen","provider":"West Bindery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}