“ Tokyo for Free” is a thorough survey of over 300 attractions of traditional & modern Japan – all absolutely free. Included are visits to the Imperial Palace, dynamic martial arts bouts, classic gardens & temples, contemporary sculpture gardens, antique markets, traditional & “boutique” museums, & a sake tasting room, to name but a fair few. Susan Pompian, a sometime Tokyo resident, spent three years searching out rare cultural nuggets that expat residents & even many Japanese were unaware of. “ Tokyo for Free opens up a whole new vista in travel to Japan – a “priceless” asset for tourists & long term visitors alike. ...

Tokyo is ground zero for Japan`s popular ” Geek” or otaku culture-a phenomenon that has now swept across the globe. This is the most comprehensive guide ever produced to Tokyo`s geeky underworld. It provides a comprehensive run-down on each major Tokyo district where geeks congregate, shop, play & hangout-from hi-tech Akihabara & trendy Harajuku to newer & lesser-known haunts like chic Shimo-Kita & working-class Ikebukuro. Dozens of iconic shops, restaurants, cafes & clubs in each area are described in loving detail with precise directions how to get to each location. Maps, URLs, opening hours & over 400 fascinating color photographs bring you around Tokyo on an unforgettable trip to the centers of Japanese manga, anime & geek culture. Interviews with local otaku experts & street people let you see the world from their perspective & provide insights on what is currently happening in Tokyo now which will eventually impact the rest of the world! Japan`s geek culture in its myriad forms is more popular today than ever before-with Japanese manga filling every bookstore; anime cartoons on TV; transformer toys & video games like Pokemon Go played by tens of millions of people. Swarms of visitors come to Tokyo each year on a personal quest to soak in all the otaku-related sights & enjoy Japanese manga, anime, gaming & idol culture at its very source. This is the book they have to get!” Overall, the Tokyo Geek`s Guide is worth the purchase... .this is a solid entry into checking out the geekier aspects of Tokyo, & a strong debut for Simone. As the popularity of Japanese pop culture continues to grow overseas, the Tokyo Geek`s Guide will serve as the ultimate gateway to expand otaku culture into future generations of fans wanting to see the imagination that makes it the force it is today.”-Tony Yao, yatta tachi. See the review here.`” The pages are as easy to digest as a comic book thanks to the plethora of candy-colored photos, & the nuggets of information in the text are easy to assimilate. From the fannish pilgrimage hotspots of Akihabara & Nakano to less well-known areas like Koiwa & Hachioji, Simone has suggestions for what you must see & do, a guide to costs, & detailed descriptions of exactly how to get there. Highly recommended for first-time visitors, it may also surprise regular Tokyo hands with a few places they`ve missed.”
- Helen Mc Carthy, All the Anime. See the review here.
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Tokyo in the Smart Guide series from Insight is a streamlined version of travel information, in a concise format arranged in three sections
- Areas, A-Z & Atlas. Areas & districts in & around town are described before the guide moves on to an A-Z detailing of attractions & services, from accommodation to transportation via history & nightlife. The guide has some language tips, a climate chart & an overview of top attractions shown on its fly-leaf. A selective, indexed mini Atlas of a few maps at the back of each guide helps place sites & attractions for the tourist & each guide is illustrated with colour photographs throughout.
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Introducing the new Tokyo Smart Guide
- a practical guide which puts the city at your fingertips. Featuring the unique & innovative
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It`s the chicken skin yakitori you eat at 2am in a bar the size of a cupboard. It`s the pork curry you devour after having to line up for 45 minutes with a bunch of excited teenagers. It`s the yuzu ramen you slurp after ordering it from a vending machine. It`s the tonkatsu you buy in a vast shopping-center basement. & it`s the Oden that`s served to you by a laid-back surfer from Okinawa. Tokyo is an explorer`s dream & a food-lover`s paradise. Tokyo Local brings you 70 recipes for the dishes that define the city, so you can capture the magic of Tokyo at home. ...

Tokyo in the Luxe city guides series, which are slim & small enough to fit easily in a pocket or handbag. Information is distilled from elite suggestions by city residents, specially selected for their style, knowledge & expertise. Luxe guides aim at the upper end of the market & subjectively edit to choose the very best recommendations for shopping, restaurants, leisure options & nightlife. Half day shopping & activity itineraries are suggested for you to mix & match your visit to suit your timetable. When folded close the cardboard guide slots into its own protective plastic frame. Vanity Fair magazine calls them “delightful, de-lovely, & deluxe”, & that’s just what they are. ...

Tokyo in the Everyman Map Guide series; comprising a range of practical guide books incorporating large scale maps to a number of international cities & regions. Including a unique binding method, each district, neighbourhood, area or region has an accompanying fold-out page with a large scale overview map which is fully indexed. Each Map Guide also has details of more than 100 shops, restaurants, bars, clubs, markets & other local attractions, in addition to more practical guidance, listed underneath & on the reverse of the fold-out map. All of the main attractions also have accompanying illustrations, & there are also transport maps & a street index to help visitors find their way around. ...

This title features 6 fold-out maps + 2 fold-out spreads (Welcome & Transports & Hotels); a choice of 60 sites not to be missed, organised by district; details of more than 100 restaurants, cafes, theatres, music venues, shops, markets etc; all the practical advice needed; &, a list of the best places to stay, from budget hotel to luxury palace. ...

Marco Polo Pocket Guide Tokyo: the Travel Guide with Insider Tips Explore Tokyo with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the city`s trendiest places, & get tips on shopping & what to do on a limited budget. There are plenty of ideas for travel with kids, & a summary of all the festivals & events that take place. Let Marco Polo show you all this Japanese capital city has to offer... Tokyo is a glorious mix of the ultra-modern & the deeply traditional. From the historic temples, imperial palaces, classical art & kabuki theatre to the neon-lit skyscrapers & kitsch ` Love` Hotels, Tokyo never ceases to amaze & inspire. Take a stroll through immense green parks, enjoy a traditional tea, experience Japanese culinary delicacies, shop in some of the world`s largest malls, see a sumo match... This is Tokyo! Your Marco Polo Tokyo Pocket Guide
Includes:: Insider Tips
- we show you the hidden gems & little-known secrets that offer a real insight into the city. Best of
- find the best things to do for free, the best `only in` Tokyo experiences, the best things to do if it rains & the best places to relax & spoil yourself. Sightseeing
- all of the top sights are organised by areas of the city so you can easily plan your day. Discovery Tours
- 4 specially tailored tours will get you to the heart of Tokyo. Experience all the delights of Tokyo with these personal tours. Tokyo in full-colour
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Includes:: full-colour photos throughout the guide bringing the city to life offering you a real taste of what you can see & enjoy on your trip. Touring App
- download any of the Discovery Tours to your smartphone, complete with the detailed route description & map exactly as featured in the guide, free of charge. The maps can be used offline too, so no roaming charges. The perfect navigational tool with distance indicators & landmarks highlighting the correct direction to travel in as well as GPS coordinates along the way. Enjoy stress-free sightseeing & never get lost again! Street Atlas & pull-out map
- we`ve included a detailed street atlas & a handy, pull-out map so you can pop the guide in your bag for a full-on sightseeing day or head out with just the map to enjoy your Discovery Tour. A metro map of Tokyo is also included. Useful Japanese phrases
- the essential words & phrases are included to help you get by. Trust Marco Polo Pocket Guide Tokyo to show you around this fascinating city. The comprehensive coverage & unique insights will ensure you experience everything Tokyo has to offer & more. The special tips, personal insights & unusual experiences will help you make the most of your trip
- just arrive & enjoy.











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Showcasing the new talent of Tokyo`s vibrant food scene, Andrea Fazzari profiles 31 chefs who are shaping the future of one of the world`s most dynamic food cities. In a luxe collection filled with portraits, interviews, & recipes, author Andrea Fazzari explores the changing landscape of food in Tokyo, Japan. A young & charismatic generation is redefining what it means to be a chef in this celebrated food city. Open to the world & its influences, these chefs have traveled more than their predecessors, have lived abroad, speak other languages, & embrace social media. Yet they still remain distinctly Japanese, influenced by a style, tradition, & terroir to which they are inextricably linked. This combination of the old & the new is on display in Tokyo New Wave, a transporting cookbook & armchair travel guide that captures this moment in Japanese cuisine & brings it to a savvy global audience. ...