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Author:

Denson, Abby.

Title:

Cool Japan guide : fun in the land of manga, lucky cats, and ramen / Abby Denson.

Edition:

First edition.

Publisher:

Tuttle Publishing

Copyright Date:

2014

Description:

125 pages : color illustrations, map ; 26 cm.

Subject:

Denson, Abby--Travel--Japan.
National characteristics, Japanese--Comic books, strips, etc.
Japan--Description and travel--Comic books, strips, etc.
Japan--Social life and customs--Comic books, strips, etc.
Japan--Comic books, strips, etc.--Comic books, strips, etc.
Graphic novels.

Notes:

"A comic book writer's personal tour of Japan"--Cover.

Contents:

Prepare for takeoff! -- We have arrived! -- what will we eat? -- Home sweet homestay! -- Let's have some fun! -- So much to see! -- Did somebody say "shopping"? -- Manga and anime and video games-- oh my! -- Do we have to leave? -- Travel resources -- Handy Japan apps -- Some other recommended destinations -- Important info in case of emergencies -- Featured and recommended places to visit -- Festivals of Japan -- Map of Japan.

Summary:

Travelling to Japan has never been so much fun-- visit the land of anime, manga, cosplay, hot springs and sushi! This full-color graphic novel guidebook explores Japanese culture from a cartoonist's perspective. Cool Japan Guide 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-- the exciting worlds of Japanese food, the otaku (geek) culture of Japan, the complete Japanese shopping experience, the world's biggest manga, anime, and cosplay festivals, the best travel apps for Japan, and more.

ISBN:

4805312793
9784805312797

Locations:

GBPF771 -- Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library (Ankeny)

TCPG826 -- Bettendorf Public Library Information Center (Bettendorf)

TYPH572 -- Cedar Rapids Public Library (Cedar Rapids)

XXPH787 -- Council Bluffs Public Library (Council Bluffs)

TDPH826 -- Davenport Public Library (Davenport)

BAPH771 -- Des Moines Public Library (Des Moines)

UGPF911 -- Indianola Public Library (Indianola)

CAPH522 -- Iowa City Public Library (Iowa City)

S1PD771 -- Johnston Public Library (Johnston)

GOPG641 -- Marshalltown Public Library (Marshalltown)

GUPF501 -- Newton Public Library (Newton)

GZPE631 -- Pella Public Library (Pella)

WSPF215 -- Spencer Public Library (Spencer)

GEPG771 -- West Des Moines Public Library (West Des Moines)