About this ebook
Join Toby, a curious 10-year-old traveler, on an exciting adventure through Tokyo!
With the help of his new friends Yuki-chan and Kenji-san, Toby discovers Japan’s culture, food, and famous landmarks — while learning to speak Japanese.
~Interactive Audio: Children can tap speech bubbles and hear Japanese words spoken out loud. Perfect for listening, repeating, and practicing pronunciation.
~ Famous Tokyo Landmarks: Visit Tokyo Tower, Shibuya Crossing, temples, street festivals, and more.
~Fun for Families and Tourists: Great for parents preparing kids for travel to Japan, or anyone curious about Japanese culture.
~ Educational Value: Encourages early language learning, cultural awareness, and reading engagement.
This interactive fixed-layout eBook works beautifully on tablets, smartphones, and Chromebooks with Google Play Books.
Tap, listen, and repeat — learning Japanese has never been this fun!
NOTE:
How to Read (with audio):
Install Google Play Books app.
Open the book and tap speech-bubble icons to play audio.
If you downloaded the book for offline use, let the first page load fully before tapping.
Works on: Android phones & tablets, iPad/iPhone (Play Books app), Chromebooks, and the web reader at play.viewpro.live/books.
Doesn’t work on: E-ink devices (e.g., Kindle Paperwhite/Oasis) and the Amazon Kindle app (audio hotspots aren’t supported there).
Troubleshooting: Unmute device, raise media volume, update Play Books app, and ensure internet for first open (then offline is OK).
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About the author
About the Author
Cherie McKinnon — Educator & Author
Dr. Cherie McKinnon is an experienced educator and author living in Japan. Toby’s Tokyo Tour grew out of her passion for teaching and her desire to give children an engaging, early start in language learning. Through interactive storytelling and touch-and-listen audio, she hopes to inspire families, young readers, and future travelers to discover the beauty of Japanese while exploring Tokyo’s most iconic sights.
