The Japanese Drawing Room: Victorian Travellers in Japan

by Sakura Mizuki, Shaun Garner

A true story set in Meiji-era Japan, which combines the visual appeal of manga with a well-researched historical account. A foreign couple travels throughout Japan, seeing many interesting aspects of life - like beautiful girls in Kyoto and a parade for the Emperor in Yokohama. They come across fascinating aspects of Japanese history, like the 47 Ronin, who committed suicide after avenging their dead Samurai master. Mizuki's artwork on this book reaches a new level of beauty and sophistication.

Genres: Comics, History

100 pages, Paperback

First published May 3, 2006

Reviews

[M.J. Walker · Rating 4 out of 5]

An authentic look at a key period of Japanese history. Excellent detailed artowrk!

[Webcowgirl · Rating 3 out of 5]

A delight as a museum guide.

[Alexander Curran · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very nice and lovely graphic novel, where we go on a journey to Japan, with travellers from Victorian times.