Hidden Pockets in Kyoto is your guide to losing yourself in this Japanese city that seamlessly intertwines modern and traditional influences. Whether you’re satisfying your tastebuds in contemporary cafes, wandering among the untarnished architecture of Gion, or heading back in time while visiting ancient temples and shrines, Kyoto is a captivating city to explore.Curated by authors Steve Wide and Michelle Mackintosh, who consider Japan their ‘home away from home’,...

See the land of the rising sun from the rails in Train Japan, the perfect guide to travelling Japan by locomotive. Seasoned Japan lovers Steve Wide and Michelle Mackintosh bring you their expert advice on the best way to get around this country, including day trips, multi-day train journeys and even themed itineraries for crafty folk, foodies or pop culture fanatics on 'joyful' trains.Platform-hop around Tokyo and Kyoto cities or whiz along on the shinkans...

Tokyo Story is your guide to a truly surprising city.Japan's capital is a buzzing metropolis that may seem immense, but look close and you'll find it's made up of smaller neighbourhoods, each with their own unique feel. Each themed chapter of this guide tells the tale of Tokyo's rich history, culture and flavour to give you the full travel experience. You’ll find future fashions, the best ramen you’ve ever had, ultra-cool listening bars, c...

When Omeletta Du Champignon rolled in to the Sunny-Side-Up detective agency, Hard Boiled knew that he had a tough case on his hands. The bad eggs Rotten, Cracked and Fried were in town, and they were hassling Omeletta! Can Hard Boiled track them down and whip them into shape? Or will he be the butt of everyone's yokes yet again?

He was so cool, he could have been anything, but he really just wanted to ROCK! Join young Starfish and his kooky fishy friends as they pull out all stops to be the best rock band in the ocean.

It’s clear to see why Tokyo is a source of fascination for travellers. Streets of towering neon that never sleep hide warren-like alleys filled with lanterns, vending machines and tiny bars where businessmen drink the latest seasonal beers. Tokyo is a collection of precincts, each with its own personality. Go shopping mad in Shinjuku, tap into Tokyo’s youth culture in Harajuku and Shibuya, go vintage shopping in Koenji, check out the latest gadgets in Akihabara or step back in time in old-...

Meet Stumpy the grasshopper. He's very stumpy, and he's very grumpy. On top of all that, he's having a really bad day. Can the other creatures in the garden cheer him up? Can they put the spring back in his step?

Hamlet and Piglet by Rolf Heimann: Piglet is a kitten from the countryside with the reputation of being able to see ghosts. He is taken to the big city to keep a theatre free of rodents and to solve the mystery of the theatre's ghost, Hamlet. Tom by Rolf Heimann: When Tom's future foster-father, Mr Clayton, is curious about why they call the boy a little criminal, Tom explains that his misdeeds always start like little acorns that snowball into mighty monsters. Rock Starfish by Steve Wide ...

The Great Hair Robbery by Alan Horsfield: Just before Christmas, Nellie discovers that someone has stolen everyone's hair. Bad Eggs by Steve Wide: The bad eggs, Eggbert, Rotten, Cracked and Fried, are in town, and they're hassling Omeletta du Champignon! Who's Wheelie the Fastest? by Josie Montano: Scooter, bike, skateboard, or rollerblades...whose wheels are the fastest? A group of kids who live in the same street decide to have a 'Wheel Race' to find out. At War with the Tooth Fairies by...