Explore the heart of Japanese culture with this three-part travel guide. First, visit Kyoto, where you will discover 1,000 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 21st-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 Japan' is an ideal introduction for any traveller looking for a deeper understanding of Japanese culture, past and present. AUTHOR: Sumiko Kajiyama is a non-fiction writer residing in Japan. After working as a TV show producer at Kansai TV Broadcasting Company she lived in US for 8 years while getting the Master of Media Communication from New York University and working at Yomiuri America Newspaper. Her books include 'Ghibli Magic', 'The Man who changed Animation Business', 'The Way of Work by Top Producers', and 'Important Things to Enjoy Your Work and Life'. Colour photographs