darkdiamond8989's review against another edition

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funny informative inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-paced

5.0

It was really good. I learned different Japanese sayings and how to pronounce vowels in Japanese words.

In Cool Tokyo Guide, her and husband mention various animes, mangas, and cafes. They also mention themed attractions and shops.

It was a very good memoir graphic novel and I learned a lot about Japanese culture. 

Would definitely read it again. I’ll also be reading Cool Japan Guide, Polar Bear Cafe, and One Piece. I’ll also be watching Studio Ghibli films and reading their book versions in the future.

lllkilli's review against another edition

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informative lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

4.0

vaucresson's review against another edition

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informative lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

3.75

brinnet's review against another edition

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3.0

This book really made me want to go back to Japan.

This is basically a guide book/introduction to Japan and Japanese culture. As someone who lived there for 3 years (although not in Tokyo), this book rang true.

Seems like a great book for someone who is Japan-curious, especially if they are interested in anime or manga, since the author and her husband have bonus tips regarding where to go for those topics.

jmbz38's review against another edition

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informative slow-paced

1.75

peyjturner's review against another edition

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3.0

This is a really fun guide to Tokyo, and it's filled legit info regarding the city. However, the art is pretty simple. If you can get over that, this fun-filled comic guide to the city and the surrounding areas is a really neat one!

msanderson2's review against another edition

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4.0

Overall, this was a fine read for what it was. As someone who has always wanted to travel to Tokyo, this just made me more excited to be able to travel and explore this culture I have been interested in. I only have two main complaints. The first was that I wish that when new vocabulary was introduced it had the pronunciation next to it. The second was at times it was very repetitive. There are only so many times I want to read that candied grapes are her favorite treat.

steamy_earl_of_grey's review against another edition

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2.0

A guide to cool things to see while traveling in Tokyo, very much so. It is full of tips on the Japanese culture that you would encounter and how to interact without seeming as an uncouth tourist.

The illustrations are reminiscent of the children's books of Rotten Ralph; they do not add too much to the overall book. But the information in it is worth a look.

jameseckman's review

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3.0

For those who like their books with pictures, a fun guide to Tokyo. I will stick with more conventional formats.

Includes info on Japanese spaghetti, the early versions of which were truly disgusting and are now just weird like their pizza.
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