Description
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.
About the Author
Abby Denson is a Lulu Award-winner and author of the best-selling Cool Japan Guide. She has scripted for The Amazing Spider-Man, The Powerpuff Girls, and other comics. She is the author of the acclaimed coming-out story Tough Love: High School Confidential, numerous self-published mini comics, and the graphic novel Dolltopia, winner of the Bronze International Manga Award and the 2010 Moonbeam Children's Book Award.
Reviews
Abby Denson, comic artist and author, was interviewed on a recent episode of MangaSplaining, a podcast that helps explain manga to people who don't know much about manga. Click here to listen to the interview.
"Cool Tokyo Guide is a "must-read" for anyone planning their once-in-a-lifetime trip, and also a delightful browse for armchair travelers!" --Midwest Book Review
"...the strongest point of the guide is the author's personality, which, along with those of her traveling companions, infuses the book with youthful energy and a spirit of joyful exploration. Cool Tokyo Guide might not look like a traditional guidebook, but for many travelers--actual or armchair--it will become a favorite. --Foreword Magazine "Starred Review"
Book Information
ISBN 9784805314418
Author Abby Denson
Format Paperback
Page Count 128
Imprint Tuttle Publishing
Publisher Tuttle Publishing
About the Author
Abby Denson is a Lulu Award-winner and author of the best-selling Cool Japan Guide. She has scripted for The Amazing Spider-Man, The Powerpuff Girls, and other comics. She is the author of the acclaimed coming-out story Tough Love: High School Confidential, numerous self-published mini comics, and the graphic novel Dolltopia, winner of the Bronze International Manga Award and the 2010 Moonbeam Children's Book Award.
Reviews
Abby Denson, comic artist and author, was interviewed on a recent episode of MangaSplaining, a podcast that helps explain manga to people who don't know much about manga. Click here to listen to the interview.
"Cool Tokyo Guide is a "must-read" for anyone planning their once-in-a-lifetime trip, and also a delightful browse for armchair travelers!" --Midwest Book Review
"...the strongest point of the guide is the author's personality, which, along with those of her traveling companions, infuses the book with youthful energy and a spirit of joyful exploration. Cool Tokyo Guide might not look like a traditional guidebook, but for many travelers--actual or armchair--it will become a favorite. --Foreword Magazine "Starred Review"
Book Information
ISBN 9784805314418
Author Abby Denson
Format Paperback
Page Count 128
Imprint Tuttle Publishing
Publisher Tuttle Publishing
