Name: Dayan the Cat Travel Sketch
SKU: 9784768319307
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Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the cat Dayan, this is a “travel sketch essay” where Dayan becomes a travel guide, conveying the joys of travel primarily through illustrations.

Based on the many trips taken by the author, Akiko Ikeda, the book offers a unique take on travel guides by having the fictional character Dayan act as the guide. It also includes special columns sharing the charm and techniques of travel sketching.

Featured destinations:
Mexico, France, Spain, Germany, Northern Europe, Italy, UK, Morocco, Borneo, Norway, Okinawa, Setouchi.

Category：Japanese Illustration Book

Tag：cat, Dayan the Cat, sketch, travel, travel guide books

Pages：: 128
ISBN：: 9784768319307
Release Date:: July, 2024
Language:: Japanese
Publisher:: Genkosha

Author profile

Akiko Ikeda

Born in Kichijoji, Tokyo.
In 1976, founded the leather workshop “Wachifield.” In 1983, created “Dayan the Cat” as the symbol character for the main store in Jiyugaoka, Tokyo. Around that time, began drawing stories set in the mysterious land of Wachifield and has since continued writing in various forms, including picture books, art collections, long novels, and travel sketch diaries. To date, over 130 titles have been published. In 2023-2024, the 40th anniversary of Dayan’s creation is being celebrated with a commemorative original art exhibition touring nationwide.