Tokyo, 29 Walks in the World's Most Exciting City
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Tokyo: 29 Walks in the World's Most Exciting City
Tokyo: 29 Walks in the World's Most Exciting City offers a unique and timeless introduction to one of the world's great cities and perhaps its most exciting one. Presenting 29 easy-to-follow walking tours through and near to Tokyo, it is the only guide to the city that is exclusively a walking guide.
Its lively text is full of facts and stories that emphasize the history, culture, architecture, and spirit of the city and its neighborhoods. On foot and by train or subway, it takes you through the most fascinating parts of the modern megalopolis, while making the shogun's cityβthe Edo of samurai and geishas, merchants and artisansβand the outlines of old Tokyo come alive.
The book features more than 100 colour photos, as well as approximately 60 brand new full-colour maps and diagrams of individual sites. It also comes with a full-colour pullout map of the Tokyo walking tours.
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Tokyo, 29 Walks in the World's Most Exciting City offers a vibrant exploration of Tokyo, enhanced by rich illustrations and detailed maps. It forgoes typical travel listings, focusing instead on sites of cultural and historical interest. It's recommended as both an essential guide for newcomers and a valuable resource for residents seeking a comprehensive overview of Tokyoβs main attractions.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9784805309179
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 10 September 2012
Country: United States
Imprint: Tuttle Publishing
Illustration: more than 100 color photos and 50 maps, includes a full-size pull-out map of Tokyo
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 23.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 203.0mm
Weight: 567g
Pages: 288
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About the Author
John H. Martin was a professor of Chinese and Japanese Civilization at the University of Richmond and taught courses in Japanese history, religion, and culture at several colleges in New York State. Dr. Martin and his wife, Phyllis G. Martin, have been directors of museums in New York and have traveled extensively in Japan. They previously wrote Kyoto: 29 Walks in Japan's Ancient Capital and Kyoto: A Cultural Guide.
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