Cool Japan A Guide to Tokyo, Kyoto, Tohoku and Japanese Culture Past and Present

by Kajiyama, Sumiko

• ISBN13: 9780984633456
• ISBN10: 0984633456
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2013-11-01
• Publisher: Museyon

Summary

Explore the heart of Japanese culture with this three-part travel guide. First, visit Kyoto, where you will discover one thousand years of history from the ancient love story the Tale of Genji to the traditional tea ceremony. Then head to Tokyo to experience Japan's cutting-edge capital, where the twenty-first-century kawaii culture collides with landmarks like the Kabuki-za Theater and the Imperial Palace. For a different perspective, venture outside the city to the seaside towns of Tohoku, the region largely affected by the 2011 tsunami disaster. Written by local expert Sumiki Kajiyama and illustrated in lively animation style, this book introduces readers to Japan's national heroes and must-see places from a uniquely Japanese perspective. Informative, entertaining, and useful, Cool Japanis an ideal introduction for any traveler looking for a deeper understanding of Japanese culture, past and present.

Author Biography

Sumiko Kajiyama is a journalist and scriptwriter and the author of The Creative Work Style by Top Producers, GHIBLI Magic, The Man Who Changed Animation Business, and New Rules to Be Happy with Your Work. After working as a TV show director at KTV in Osaka, she lived in the United States for more than eight years while getting her master’s degree from New YorkUniversity and working at the Yomiuri America newspaper.