Synopses & Reviews
andlt;bandgt;Take a photo tour of Japan's capital of cool with this alternative Tokyo guidebook!andlt;/bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt; From the chic streets of Omotesando to the Tosho-gu shrine complex in Nikko, built to consecrate the Edo-era shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu, award-winning author Rob Goss takes readers through the patchwork of varied districts and sights that make up Tokyo and its neighboring towns.andlt;iandgt;Tokyo: Capital of Coolandlt;/iandgt; delves into Tokyo's defining traits including the city's Edo-era roots; its thirst to both modernize and yet retain its traditions; its culinary heritage; and the impact of its vibrant youth.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;You'll be amazed at the vivid photographs and the in-depth language that goes far beyond the boundaries of a normal guidebook in offering insights into one of the world's greatest cities. In andlt;iandgt;Tokyo: Capital of Coolandlt;/iandgt;, you'll discover ideas and inspiration for places to visit, a window onto this unique location, and a deeper understanding of its people and Japanese culture.
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"Definitely highly recommended to all who are interested in Tokyo or would-be travelers." and#8212; andlt;bandgt;Parka Blogsandlt;/bandgt;
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"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!" and#8212; andlt;bandgt;Jay-han.comandlt;/bandgt;
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"It's not the usual travel guidebook, but andlt;iandgt;Tokyo: Capital of Coolandlt;/iandgt; 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." and#8212; andlt;bandgt;Associated Pressandlt;/bandgt;
Synopsis
**Winner of the 2015 North American Travel Journalists Association Silver Medal Prize** Take a photo tour of Japan's capital of cool with this alternative Tokyo guidebook
From the chic streets of Omotesando to the Tosho-gu shrine complex in Nikko, built to consecrate the Edo-era shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu, award-winning author Rob Goss takes readers through the patchwork of varied districts and sights that make up Tokyo and its neighboring towns.Tokyo: Capital of Cool delves into Tokyo's defining traits including the city's Edo-era roots; its thirst to both modernize and yet retain its traditions; its culinary heritage; and the impact of its vibrant youth.
You'll be amazed at the vivid photographs and the in-depth language that goes far beyond the boundaries of a normal guidebook in offering insights into one of the world's greatest cities. In Tokyo: Capital of Cool, you'll discover ideas and inspiration for places to visit, a window onto this unique location, and a deeper understanding of its people and Japanese culture.
About the Author
andlt;bandgt;Rob Gossandlt;/bandgt;, an award-winning writer based in Tokyo, has written for many magazines such as andlt;iandgt;Timeandlt;/iandgt; and andlt;iandgt;National Geographic Travelerandlt;/iandgt;. He's also contributed to Japan for andlt;iandgt;Rough Guides, Fodor's, Insight Guides,andlt;/iandgt; and andlt;iandgt;National Geographicandlt;/iandgt;. His recent guidebook, andlt;iandgt;Tuttle Travel Pack Japanandlt;/iandgt;, received a Gold Prize in the 2013 American Travel Journalist Association Awards. Follow him at tokyofreelance.com.