Tokyo: The Extraordinary Guide

Go beyond the ordinary with this highly visual travelogue, guidebook, and coffee table keepsake showcasing the rich experiences awaiting in Tokyo: a combination of cultural heritage, modern design, world-class food, and breathtaking natural beauty.

Get off the beaten track and explore the authentic side of Tokyo, with a richly photographed, intoxicating mix of history and the cosmopolitan present day. Perfect for an adventurous traveler&mdash;where <The Rough Guide< crowd meets the <Wallpaper< audience&mdash;this book is for anyone yearning to be inspired and excited by travel, to learn about new cultures, and to find the less obvious.

This luxuriously designed volume will take you on a local&rsquo;s tour of the city, from learning about the history of Tokyo to experiencing a traditional bathhouse, <sento<, or delighting in the color and drama of a classic Noh play. Alongside the history, explore modern-day Tokyo with its vibrant and delicious street food scene, cutting-edge architecture and design, and the under-the-radar quiet spots to relax and unwind after a day of sight-seeing. There is a chapter for each of the key neighborhoods along with maps, walking itineraries, and lists of the essential pit stops along the way. Whether you&rsquo;re planning a trip, have already been and want a keepsake to remember the city by, or are simply sitting at home longing to be somewhere else, this is the perfect book for you.

Autorentext
Johann Fleuri is a journalist of French origin. In 2015 Fleuri fulfilled her dreams by moving to Tokyo where she now writes for a wide range of foreign press on social issues. Pierre Javelle first visited Japan in 1998, returning many times over the years both as a tourist and then a resident. He has a deep knowledge of and respect for the country and strives to portray it in his photography without stereotypes. Javelle’s work appears in magazines and newspapers around the globe.

Klappentext

Get off the beaten track and explore the authentic side of Tokyo, with this must have illustrated guide.

Zusammenfassung
Get off the beaten track with a deep dive into Tokyo as the locals know it: a fascinating blend of modern design, world-class food, breathtaking natural beauty, and profound cultural heritage.

This luxuriously designed volume will take you on a local’s tour of the city, from learning about the history of Tokyo to experiencing a traditional bathhouse, sento, or delighting in the color and drama of a classic Noh play. Alongside the history, explore modern-day Tokyo with its vibrant and delicious street food scene, cutting-edge architecture and design, and the under-the-radar quiet spots to relax. There is a chapter for each of the key neighborhoods along with maps, walking itineraries, and lists of the essential pit stops. Whether you’re planning a trip, have already been and want a keepsake to remember the city by, or are simply sitting at home longing to be somewhere else, this is the perfect book for you.