My Travels in Japan - by Nicklin (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

A charming guide to Japan in comic-book form!

For comic-book artist Audry Nicklin, her visit to Japan was the trip of a lifetime. However, she only had ten days to see everything she had dreamed of! Armed with her watercolors and accompanied by her husband, Connor, she explored Hiroshima and its Peace Memorial Park; the famous red-gated shrine at Miyajima; Himeji Castle; neon-lit Osaka; the ancient temples of Mount Koya, Nara, and Kyoto; and the crowded streets and leafy parks of Tokyo.

The highlights of Audry's grand tour of Japan include:

• Encounters with wild deer while visiting the famous Miyajima red gate
• A visit to Hiroshima's Atomic Bomb Museum
• Spotting geishas on the backstreets of Kyoto
• A visit to the Tokyo graveyard where the famed 47 Ronin are buried
• Tasting authentic dishes like sushi, okonomiyaki, ramen and Japanese BBQ.
• Tips on getting around Japan by bullet train, local train, ferry, and bus!

With cute illustrations and entertaining commentary from the artist, this book will appeal to manga fans and anyone who loves Japan. Practical tips are included for those interested in painting on location.

Review Quotes

A Comic's Journey In Japan: An Interview With Audry Nicklin

"My Travels in Japan is a cure for wanderlust as well as food for the spirit. The experience of this book is at once personal and universal as creator, Audry Nicklin, invites us on a journey to explore a beautiful country's rich culture and history. She even offers tips and tricks to start your own travel journal, which can be used whether you are traveling abroad or exploring your own neighborhood. Nicklin has a special eye for nature which is imbued in her vibrant, detailed watercolor strokes. Through a mix of stunning paintings and kawaii cartoons, she provides a thoroughly engaging account of her travels filled with relatable moments in addition to exploring the fascinating cultural heritage of Japan. With so many of us stuck at home right now, unable to travel, Nicklin's My Travels in Japan is just the ticket!"—Jacqueline Danziger-Russell, author of Girls and Their Comics: Finding a Female Voice in Comic Book Narrative

"Audry's watercolor travel journal is a delightful read covering many of Japan's key attactions. I was impressed with her detailed paintings of objects that we usually don't notice much, such as manholes in various cities with different designs. Her tools and tips at the end are also useful for anyone who wants to know how to start their own travel journal or just want to know how she did it."--Evangeline Neo, author of A Manga Lover's Tokyo Travel Guide.

"Audry's words and beautiful drawings made me feel as though I was discovering Japan again for the first time. A very refreshing read--I loved it!" --Hector Garcia, author of A Geek in Japan

"Whether visiting Japan or just an armchair traveler, this cute illustrated travel diary is sure to charm you. Aspiring artists will love the practical tips on how to create your own travel journal sketches." --Julie Blanchin Fujita, author of Tokyo Love Story.

About the Author

Audry Nicklin lives in Kentucky and is an author, artist and avid knitter. She has contributed short comics to the South Bay Comickers anthologies Golden and Yum. She has also authored the knitting pattern book Lit Knits and the viral the knitting pattern "Celestarium" and other single-pattern releases under the name "Bear Ears." Her new obsession is identifying birds by their song.