Tokyo - Capital of Cool
Tokyo's Most Famous Sights from Asakusa to Harajuku
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Tuttle Publishing
Published:20th Jun '18
Should be back in stock very soon
Tokyo - Capital of Cool delves into Tokyo's Edo-era roots, its thirst to modernise while retaining its traditions, its amazing culinary heritage, and the impact of its creative youth population. From the chic streets of Omotesando to the Tosho-gu shrine complex in Nikko, award-winning travel and fiction writer Rob Goss takes readers to the patchwork of districts and sights that comprise Tokyo and its neighbouring towns. You will be amazed and enthralled at the vivid photographs and the in-depth discussion of Japanese history and culture that exceed the boundaries of a traditional guidebook in offering insights into one of the world's greatest and most innovative cities.
"Definitely highly recommended to all who are interested in Tokyo or would-be travelers." --Parka Blogs
"This book is definitely on point with the introduction and descriptions of each location and if you would like to dive deeper and experience it, you just have to visit Tokyo!" --Jay-han.com blog
"It's not the usual travel guidebook, but Tokyo -- Capital of Cool does offer plenty of authentic ways to experience Tokyo's neighborhoods, culture and trends. The hardcover from Tuttle Publishing by Rob Goss is richly illustrated with photos of places and phenomena organized geographically by district as well as by topics like architecture, food and festivals." --Associated Press
ISBN: 9784805314678
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120 pages