A Manga Lover's Tokyo Travel Guide: My Favorite Things to See and Do in Japan
A Manga Lover's Tokyo Travel Guide: My Favorite Things to See and Do in Japan
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Annotation: Led by an adorable cat and a dog mascot pair, this Tokyo travel guide for manga fans identifies the must-see city sites, including Studio Ghibli, Sanrio Puroland, Asakusa's Sensoji Temple, Tokyo Tower, and Meiji Shrine.
 
Reviews: 1
Catalog Number: #6608582
Format: Paperback
Special Formats: Graphic Novel Graphic Novel Manga Manga
Copyright Date: 2019
Edition Date: 2019 Release Date: 08/13/19
Pages: 128 pages
ISBN: 4-8053-1547-4
ISBN 13: 978-4-8053-1547-7
Dewey: 915.2
LCCN: 2018968254
Dimensions: 26 cm.
Language: English
Reviews:
ALA Booklist (Mon Jul 01 00:00:00 CDT 2019)

In this affably illustrated guide, Neo offers very detailed tips on visiting Tokyo, getting around, finding the best restaurants and shops, and practicing courtesy. As the title suggests, the attractions and activities she recommends are ideal for otaku, or pop culture geeks, but there's more here than just the Ghibli Museum or One Piece Tower; she also offers tips on shopping for collectibles, taking a manga class from a working artist, and getting cosplay photos taken. There's advice for garden-variety Japan tourism, too, like etiquette for visiting temples and public baths, the best places to hike on and around Fujiyama, tax-free shopping, and what to expect at a sushi restaurant. Neo's full-color, manga-style artwork in the open, welcoming panels is a great vehicle for the information, covering everything from train lines and tickets to types of ramen and specific beauty products to seek out. Occasional glib asides about her less-than-ideal experiences are refreshingly frank. Readers interested in this particular sort of tourism will find an approachable and encouraging introduction in this graphic guide.

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Reading Level: 5.0
Interest Level: 7-12

Independent Publisher Book Award (IPPY) Winner For fans of Japanese manga and anime, a trip to Tokyo is an absolute must! In this captivating Tokyo travel guide, manga artist and author Evangeline Neo travels to the Japanese capital with her mascots Kopi the dog and Matcha the cat in tow, bringing you to all the otaku sights this city has to offer. She shows you where to shop for manga memorabilia in Akihabara and Nakano, takes you on a tour of famous anime and manga museums like Studio Ghibli and Sanrio Puroland, and shares her experiences at a cosplay studio, a maid and butler cafe, and a manga drawing class. In addition to manga and anime-related adventures, Eva brings readers to all the must-see Tokyo sites as well--from Asakusa's Sensoji Temple to Tokyo Tower and the Meiji Shrine. She also introduces travelers to sushi train restaurants, hot spring baths and a kimono makeover session--even a day trip to Mt. Fuji! Along the way, she shows you all her favorite places to shop and eat, and gives advice on what to pack, what to buy, how to get around, and even how to speak a few words of survival Japanese. This manga guide to Tokyo is depicted in charming and humorous drawings and stories, which are as enjoyable for armchair travelers as they are practically useful for visitors to the city. Step into the world of modern Japanese culture through this amusing and unique guide to one of the world's top cities.


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