Little Book of Tokyo

Take a photographic journey through the modern marvels and historical treasures of Tokyo in this informative, portable Japan travel guide.

The Little Book of Tokyo is the perfect introduction to this enchanting, ultra-modern megacity and provides an immersive take on Tokyo combining Japanese history, photography and cultural commentary. It weaves a tapestry of the city's many unique idiosyncrasies, offering strategies for exploring the High City to the Low City, Tokyo Bay to the top of Tokyo Skytree, and the most critical places and happenings in between, including architecture, festivals, and landmarks. It also beautifully captures the many inhabitants of Tokyo, painting a rich and multi-faceted picture of this capital city.

A series of 50 informative essays are organized into four chapters:
Tokyo's Edo Legacy
Tokyo Towns
City Perspectives
Spirit of Tokyo
In The Little Book of Tokyo, veteran photojournalist Ben Simmons continues a quest he began over two decades ago to seek out and share his creative viewpoint and insider's perspective. Small enough to carry while traveling in Japan, this book is an ideal travel companion for a Tokyo experience, whether you're planning your trip, on your way, or merely dream of going.

Faceti o calatorie fotografica prin minunile si comorile istorice moderne din Tokyo in acest ghid de calatorie informativ si portabil din Japonia. Cartea Mica din Tokyo este introducerea perfecta a acestei megacitate incantatoare si ultramoderne si ofera o abordare captivanta asupra Tokyo, care combina istoria japoneza, fotografie si comentarii culturale. Acesta tese o tapiserie a numeroaselor idiosincrazii unice ale orasului, oferind strategii pentru explorarea High City pana la Low City, Tokyo Bay pana la varful Tokyo Skytree si cele mai critice locuri si intamplari intre ele, inclusiv arhitectura, festivaluri si repere.