Cool Japan Guide: Fun in the Land of Manga, Lucky Cats and Ramen [Paperback]

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 Guidetakes 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.
• theotaku(geek) culture of Japan, including a manga market in Tokyo where artists display and sell their original artwork.
• the complete Japanese shopping experience, fromcombini(not your run-of-the-mill convenience stores!) todepato(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.Lulu Award-winnerAbby Densonhas scripted forThe Amazing Spider-man,The Powerpuff Girlsand other comics. Her graphic novelDolltopiawon a Bronze International Manga Award and the Moonbeam Children's Book Award. Her popular blogThe City Sweet Toothis an online tour of New York's best bakeries, pastry shops, and cafes. You can view her work atabbycomix.comandcitysweettooth.com. Abby Denson'sCool Japan Guide: Fun in the Land of Manga, Lucky Cats and Ramenoffers great insider-tips on some of the best foods and attractions in a kicky comic book style. —Travel Channel Comic bolÓ+