"10,000 kilometers separate Europe from Japan ... But what's the difference between the two cultures? Hanami, in Japanese, refers to cherry blossoms: to looking at and appreciating the beauty of their colors. It's an ode to nature and spring, an invitation to get out and enjoy. This is what Julia and her partner Marc did a few years ago, when they decided to leave Spain to discover the Land of the Rising Sun. For these two fervent admirers of Japanese culture, it was nothing less than the journey of a lifetime. In this comic-book travel diary, the discovery of Tokyo folklore meets daily adventures, revealing a country that is a source of inexhaustible wonder. Initially bewildered by the enigmatic aspects of Japanese culture, the couple gradually let themselves be conquered by this fascinating country. In a series of whimsical anecdotes, Julia takes us into her daily life, sharing her fears and her wonders. As a great lover of Japanese pop culture, she delivers a rich, ultra-referential work that will appeal to experts of the archipelago and frequent travelers alike"-- Provided by publisher.