{"title":"Robert Whiting","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the compelling works of Robert Whiting, a renowned author celebrated for his vivid portrayals of Japanese culture and history. Specialising in biography and memoir, Whiting captivates readers with his deep insights and engaging narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the highlights of Whiting's collection is \u003cem\u003eTokyo Junkie\u003c\/em\u003e. In this fascinating memoir, he delves into his long-standing relationship with Japan's capital, offering a personal and historical account that is both enlightening and entertaining. Whiting's ability to weave personal anecdotes with extensive research makes his works a must-read for anyone interested in Tokyo's dynamic evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a seasoned Japan enthusiast or new to the subject, Robert Whiting's books offer a unique perspective that combines personal experience with cultural commentary. Dive into his writings for an authentic exploration of Japan's past and present.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tokyo-junkie-by-robert-whiting-9781611720679","title":"Tokyo Junkie","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e60 years of observation: an American journalist's memoir about Tokyo's modern urban transformation, its criminal underworld and, oh yes, baseball.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTokyo Junkie\u003c\/em\u003e is a memoir that plays out over the dramatic 60-year growth of the megacity Tokyo, once a dark, fetid backwater and now the most populous, sophisticated, and safe urban capital in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollow author Robert Whiting (\u003cem\u003eThe Chrysanthemum and the Bat, You Gotta Have Wa, Tokyo Underworld\u003c\/em\u003e) as he watches Tokyo transform during the 1964 Olympics, rubs shoulders with the Yakuza and comes face to face with the city's dark underbelly. He interviews Japan's baseball elite after publishing his first best-selling book on the subject and learns how politics and sports collide to produce a cultural landscape unlike any other, even as a new Olympics is postponed and the COVID virus ravages the nation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA colourful social history of what Anthony Bourdain dubbed, \"the greatest city in the world,\" \u003cem\u003eTokyo Junkie\u003c\/em\u003e is a revealing account by an accomplished journalist who witnessed it all firsthand and, in the process, had his own dramatic personal transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46846811078892,"sku":"9781611720679","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/23140603482761.jpg?v=1758923805"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/robert-whiting.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}