Tokyo: The Extraordinary Guide

Tokyo: The Extraordinary Guide

Author Johann Fleuri, Photographs by Pierre Javelle

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.

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Publish Date: 

March 4, 2025

Format: 

Hardcover

Publisher: 

Rizzoli Universe

Trim Size: 

7-5/8 x 10-1/4

Pages: 

256

US Price: 

$35

CDN Price: 

$47

ISBN: 

978-0-7893-4580-6

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About The Author

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.

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