{"product_id":"my-journey-to-japan-escape-to-yokai-mountain-hardcover","title":"My Journey to Japan: Escape to Yokai Mountain - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMatthew Loux\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eExplore Japanese culture with Penny, Paulie, and magical Shimesu!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTwins 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eShimesu 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! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlending an exciting adventure with fun facts about Japanese culture, this book explores: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow ancient Japanese castles kept enemies out--and what samurai wore into battle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe etiquette of visiting a Shinto shrine and the meaning behind its objects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe trendy pop culture of Tokyo's Harajuku and Akihabara districts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe many kinds of noodles, street food, and seafood enjoyed in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd much more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExperienced 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.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMatthew Loux\u003c\/b\u003e is the artist and creator of many graphic novels for kids including \u003ci\u003ePrunella and the Cursed Skull Ring, The Time Museum\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eSalt Water Taffy\u003c\/i\u003e series, and the \u003ci\u003eSpark Experiment\u003c\/i\u003e. Loux has studied Japanese culture for over a decade and has visited the country many times. Matthew completes all of his work by hand, never with AI assistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 10 x 7.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 14, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45568991002668,"sku":"9784805319390","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/6260\/8940\/files\/llDBM-Ueav9784805319390.webp?v=1779547818","url":"https:\/\/littleredgeneralstore.com\/products\/my-journey-to-japan-escape-to-yokai-mountain-hardcover","provider":"Little Red General Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}