Tokyo - Capital of Cool: Tokyo's Most Famous Sights from Asakusa to Harajuku
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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.
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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.
Title: Tokyo - Capital of Cool: Tokyo's Most Famous Sights from Asakusa to Harajuku
Author: Rob Goss
ISBN: 9784805314678
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Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Publication Date: 2018-06-20
Number of Pages: 120
Weight: 0.6202 kg
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
Rob Goss's vivid and engaging Tokyo - Capital of Cool is a kaleidoscopic treatise on what it means for that great Asian capital to be considered Cool. Bursts of colorful narrative and imagery display the varied districts of the teeming city and convey the truth of the volume's jacket copy: 'Tokyo is a multifaceted city of mesmerizing and often bewildering contrasts and contradictions.' -The Examiner
This book is perfect for anyone living in Tokyo, planning a visit, or just interested in Japan in general (and especially Tokyo, in particular)! -Tokyo5 blog
The question is, would I recommend this for someone interested in Tokyo, particularly someone who's never been there? Yes, I would. The book contains a great introduction to the city, the culture, the neighborhoods within it that really appeal to travelers (Roppongi, Shibuya, Ueno and so on), and also has a final section on the surrounding areas, like Hakone and Yokohama -Japan Reference blog
When it comes to illustrating the cool modern side of Tokyo, everything from Shibuya and Roppongi to Ginza and Omotesando is included, with colourful images of not just the architecture but also the people and fashion. I think it's the images of people that really make me love this book-after all, it's the people that make a city what it is. -Haiku Girl blog
Tokyo - Capital of Cool is a great introduction to Tokyo for those who want to learn more about this amazing city, or even enjoyable for those like me who have been to Japan several times. -Self Taught Japanese blog
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