"Jesus, the Son of God. Buddha, the enlightened one. Two of history's most important figures whose sagely deeds have been told and retold. After a few millennia of helping humanity, they have decided to take some time off and rent an apartment together in modern-day Tokyo. But even their saintly status hasn't fully prepared them to navigate the ups and downs of life in 21st century Japan, from theme parks, to shopping for rice cookers, to the...

"Buddha the Enlightened One and Jesus, Son of God, have successfully brought the 20th century to a close, and after a few millennia of guiding humanity to salvation, these two sacred ones are in need of some rest and relaxation. They decide to share an apartment on Earth in Tokyo, but living among mortals in the 21st century is no cakewalk for the saintly duo ... The sagely saga continues as Buddha and Jesus's punny romp through Tokyo twists and turns...

"Buddha, the Enlightened One, and Jesus, Son of God, continue their extended vacation in the mortal realm. With a little help from their neighbors and the incessant meddling of their heavenly pals, the saintly duo explores new sights and experiences of daily life in Japan, from family restaurants to sports to manga--with wisecracks aplenty!"--Back cover.