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.
About the Author
Abby Denson is a Lulu Award-winner and author of the best-selling
Cool Japan Guide. She has scripted for
The Amazing Spider-Man, The Powerpuff Girls, and other comics. She is the author of the acclaimed coming-out story
Tough Love: High School Confidential, numerous self-published mini comics, and the graphic novel
Dolltopia, winner of the Bronze International Manga Award and the 2010 Moonbeam Children's Book Award.
Industry Reviews
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.
"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"