Cool Tokyo Guide - (Cool Guides) by Abby Denson (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

**Independent Publisher Book Award (IPPY) Winner**

Discover the city of temples, video games, manga, and cosplay with this graphic Tokyo travel guide!

Tokyo is an astonishing 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, author of the popular Cool Japan Guide, turns her focus to Tokyo's exciting streets and a little bit beyond.

Abby, her husband Matt, friend Yuuko and sidekick Kitty Sweet Tooth will introduce you to:

• A restaurant where clowns drive robots and mermaids ride on sharks
• Fantastic shops for lovers of everything from vintage manga to dollar-store treasures
• Great places to take kids--or be a kid, of any age--like the Ghibli Museum and Palette Town
• Famous sites both old and new, from Sensoji Temple to Tokyo Tower
• Major comic conventions in the anime, cosplay and manga capital of the world
• Must-visit spots like Ueno Park and even a few spots outside the city

This practical and fun comic book guide also helps you navigate everyday life in Tokyo, such as train etiquette, trash disposal, tricky toilets, department store fitting rooms and the surgical mask phenomenon. There is also a special family travel section for those traveling with children, as well as information on ways to prepare ahead of time to make the most of your stay in Tokyo.

Whether you're planning a trip to Japan or just taking an armchair sojourn, this book will prepare you to have a great time!

Review Quotes

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 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

"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

"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

"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

"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"

About the Author

Abby Denson, an International Manga Award-winner, has scripted for The Amazing Spider-Man Family, The Powerpuff Girls and many other comics. Her graphic novel Dolltopia won a Moonbeam Children's Book Award. In addition, she is the author of the acclaimed coming-out story Tough Love: High School Confidential and Cool Japan Guide. Her blog City Sweet Tooth is an online tour of New York's best sweets purveyors.