{"product_id":"my-travels-in-japan-a-comic-book-artists-amazing-journey-9784805316436","title":"My Travels in Japan: A Comic Book Artist's Amazing Journey","description":"\u003cb\u003eA charming guide to Japan in comic-book form!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe highlights of Audry's grand tour of Japan include: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncounters with wild deer while visiting the famous Miyajima red gate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA visit to Hiroshima's Atomic Bomb Museum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpotting geishas on the backstreets of Kyoto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA visit to the Tokyo graveyard where the famed 47 Ronin are buried\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTasting authentic dishes like sushi, okonomiyaki, ramen and Japanese BBQ.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTips on getting around Japan by bullet train, local train, ferry, and bus!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudry Nicklin\u003c\/b\u003e lives in Kentucky and is an author, artist and avid knitter. She has contributed short comics to the South Bay Comickers anthologies \u003ci\u003eGolden\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eYum.\u003c\/i\u003e She has also authored the knitting pattern book \u003ci\u003eLit Knits\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Tuttle Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50671659188498,"sku":"9784805316436","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_e08abbd1-5085-4622-a930-df92335ce0cb.jpg?v=1733807664","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/my-travels-in-japan-a-comic-book-artists-amazing-journey-9784805316436","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}