This is a very cute "graphic journal" of one woman's trip to Japan with a few of her friends. It appeals to the otaku in all of us. She regales her trip with humor and respect.

This is a very cute "graphic journal" of one woman's trip to Japan with a few of her friends. It appeals to the otaku in all of us. She regales her trip with humor and respect.

I think this will make a good summer book talk book for the middle school visits. Cute art, quick, breezy read, simple storyline. ( )

A delightful graphic novel travelogue of the author's trip with friends to Japan, where they indulged in Japanese popular culture including anime, manga, cosplay, specialty shops, theater and more. I felt I got a good overview of current Japanese popular culture and the format was a fun way to illustrate its more colorful aspects. If you're into all pop culture things Japanese, "Japan Ai" may just inspire your own trip to Japan. Appendix includes websites and addresses of the stores and places the author visited. ( )

Interesting little graphic novel about three friends going for a quick vacation in Japan. Interesting comments and observations about the society they find are given. This almost functions as an alternative travel guide for younger people. However, it is just a very brief glance, so not much depth is given. ( )