Life in Japan Guidebook

  • Sarah Garmston
  • Panna Nyeste

Moving to Japan as an international student can be very daunting, as there is limited information on simple everyday tasks in English. Together with Ashinaga, I wrote and designed a 120-page guidebook on getting started in Japan in collaboration with Panna Nyeste. The guidebook covers everything from getting a bank account, how to get the train, how to get contraceptives, onsen etiquette, what holidays are celebrated, how to use chopsticks, to what kind of food can you buy in a conbini. Each spread was meticulously planned with accompanying illustrations that followed typical Japanese guidebook aesthetic, even including Japanese phrasings throughout for each topic.

Life in Japan Guidebook by Sarah Garmston
Life in Japan Guidebook by Sarah Garmston
Life in Japan Guidebook by Sarah Garmston
Life in Japan Guidebook by Sarah Garmston
Life in Japan Guidebook by Sarah Garmston
Sarah Garmston
Freelance Graphic Designer
Panna Nyeste
Graphic Designer