{"product_id":"my-journey-to-japan-escape-to-yokai-mountain","title":"My Journey to Japan: Escape to Yokai Mountain","description":"Explore Japanese culture with Penny, Paulie, and magical Shimesu!\n\nTwins Penny and Paulie are thrilled to be in Tokyo—even if they're stuck in a boring hotel while their dad attends \"important\" meetings. But when they meet a strange, frog-like creature named Shimesu in the hotel pond, their trip turns into a wild adventure.\n\nShimesu is a yokai, a supernatural being, and he's in big trouble. Banished from Yokai Mountain, he needs their help to get home. Soon Penny and Paulie are diving through his magical water vortex to destinations across Japan and experiencing the country in ways no visitor ever could!\n\nBlending an exciting adventure with fun facts about Japanese culture, this book explores: How ancient Japanese castles kept enemies out—and what samurai wore into battle The etiquette of visiting a Shinto shrine and the meaning behind its objects The trendy pop culture of Tokyo's Harajuku and Akihabara districts The many kinds of noodles, street food, and seafood enjoyed in Japan And much more!\nExperienced comic book artist and children's educator Matthew Loux creates the perfect balance of humor, page-turning action and cultural detail. Kids, parents, teachers, and librarians alike will want this book on their shelves.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 4805319399\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.4805319399.VG\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Loux, Matthew\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Book has little sign of wear or use  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43715033399357,"sku":"BVV.4805319399.VG","price":12.05,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/4805319399-0.jpg?v=1790289012","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/my-journey-to-japan-escape-to-yokai-mountain","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}