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Cool Tokyo Guide: Adventures in the City of Kawaii Fashion, Train Sushi and...
by Denson, Abby | PB | Good
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Good
- Seller notes
- Binding
- Paperback
- Weight
- 1 lbs
- Product Group
- Book
- IsTextBook
- No
- ISBN
- 9784805314418
- Book Title
- Cool Tokyo Guide : Adventures in the City of Kawaii Fashion, Train Sushi and Godzilla
- Publisher
- Tuttle Publishing
- Item Length
- 10 in
- Publication Year
- 2018
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 0.5 in
- Genre
- Travel
- Topic
- Asia / Japan
- Item Weight
- 15 oz
- Item Width
- 7.5 in
- Number of Pages
- 128 Pages
About this product
Product Information
Tokyo is an amazing world unto itself--a city for lovers of manga and anime, great food and fashion that mixes the best of old and new. In Cool Tokyo Guide renowned graphic artist Abby Denson takes you on a personal tour of Tokyo's coolest sites including: * Tokyo bargains from comic books and toys to saké skin lotion * Great places to take kids or to be a kid, of any age * Crazy theme cafés such as Cambiare (horror) and the Kawaii Monster Café * Entertainments like relaxing at an onsen or enjoying Kabuki and Takarazuka performances * 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, like train etiquette, trash disposal, tricky toilets, department store fi tting 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. Anyone with even a passing interest in visiting Tokyo someday would do well to seek out this title. It contains valuable information for those unfamiliar with the city as well as a few nuggets even the seasoned Japanophile will find useful."- School Library Journal The overall result is a love song to a city and an inspiration for prospective visitors. - "Starred Review" Booklist "This is a fun and useful guide to Japan's largest city, Tokyo, and for just traveling through Japan in general. The illustrated comic book-like format makes it easy to use, understand, and remember. In general, it helps you to navigate through the town culture so you won't feel so completely out of place. And all of this is both written and illustrated so it's very easy to follow." Absolute Anime
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
ISBN-10
4805314419
ISBN-13
9784805314418
eBay Product ID (ePID)
239924382
Product Key Features
Book Title
Cool Tokyo Guide : Adventures in the City of Kawaii Fashion, Train Sushi and Godzilla
Number of Pages
128 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Asia / Japan
Publication Year
2018
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Travel
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.5 in
Item Weight
15 oz
Item Length
10 in
Item Width
7.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Reviews
"The author's appealing illustrations range from restaurant gimmicks, such as a clown driving robotic ladies, to beautiful Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines. Illustrated descriptions by Matt and Yuuko add to the fun. VERDICT This title will be helpful when planning a trip to Japan or for pure 'stay at home' entertainment." -- Library Journal, " 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"" ", " 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 book is inherently readable and engaging. It has a lot of practical knowledge on things visitors need to know. The book is great for immersing yourself into the sometimes very different social situations you may encounter and cultural things you may run into, and I enjoyed that the most. -- Travel Pulse, 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., The author's appealing illustrations range from restaurant gimmicks, such as a clown driving robotic ladies, to beautiful Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines. Illustrated descriptions by Matt and Yuuko add to the fun. VERDICT This title will be helpful when planning a trip to Japan or for pure 'stay at home' entertainment. -- Library Journal, Anyone with even a passing interest in visiting Tokyo someday would do well to seek out this title. It contains valuable information for those unfamiliar with the city as well as a few nuggets even the seasoned Japanophile will find useful. -- School Library Journal, "The book is inherently readable and engaging. It has a lot of practical knowledge on things visitors need to know. The book is great for immersing yourself into the sometimes very different social situations you may encounter and cultural things you may run into, and I enjoyed that the most." -- Travel Pulse, "There are helpful phrases to learn; important social cues to recognize; tips on where to visit, along with addresses and websites; guides to visiting hot baths; and more ... The overall result is a love song to a city and an inspiration for prospective visitors. -- Booklist Starred Review"" ", Abby's drawings are simple, yet detailed, but most of all they're incredible colorful and bright, which I really like. Together with funny quotes and personal observations, this book is very easy and enjoyable to read. The illustrations really show Abby's fun personality and makes you look at the city with almost childlike wonder. This is definitely not your average guidebook, which seems fitting for a not so average city. -- The Travel Tester, "A comic book writer's off-beat, upbeat tour of Tokyo, Cool Tokyo ...offers a fun approach to this magnificent Asian city, and it's a smart choice for travelers who want to know more and not get bored with data and statistics. The illustrations are fun and meant to make you smile while gathering information about local customs, places to visit, food to eat and much more..." -- LIDEA Magazine, A comic book writer's off-beat, upbeat tour of Tokyo, Cool Tokyo ...offers a fun approach to this magnificent Asian city, and it's a smart choice for travelers who want to know more and not get bored with data and statistics. The illustrations are fun and meant to make you smile while gathering information about local customs, places to visit, food to eat and much more... -- LIDEA Magazine, "Anyone with even a passing interest in visiting Tokyo someday would do well to seek out this title. It contains valuable information for those unfamiliar with the city as well as a few nuggets even the seasoned Japanophile will find useful." -- School Library Journal, "...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", "Abby's drawings are simple, yet detailed, but most of all they're incredible colorful and bright, which I really like. Together with funny quotes and personal observations, this book is very easy and enjoyable to read. The illustrations really show Abby's fun personality and makes you look at the city with almost childlike wonder. This is definitely not your average guidebook, which seems fitting for a not so average city." -- The Travel Tester, "From Tokyo travel basics (getting around, survival skills) to culture shock funnies, eating, hotels, entertainment, cultural sites, family travel tips, and more (Ghibli Museum!), this guide is a captivating read -- I couldn't put it down. Highly recommended!" -- Wandering Educators blog, "There are helpful phrases to learn; important social cues to recognize; tips on where to visit, along with addresses and websites; guides to visiting hot baths; and more ... The overall result is a love song to a city and an inspiration for prospective visitors. -- Booklist "Starred Review", "This is a fun and useful guide to Japan's largest city, Tokyo, and for just traveling through Japan in general. The illustrated comic book-like format makes it easy to use, understand, and remember. In general, it helps you to navigate through the town culture so you won't feel so completely out of place. And all of this is both written and illustrated so it's very easy to follow." -- Absolute Anime blog
Dewey Edition
23
Lccn
2017-950583
Dewey Decimal
915.2/13504
Lc Classification Number
Ds896.35
Copyright Date
2018
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