Tokyo Sights & Insights is the unique work of Ryosuke Kami, artist, essayist, and native Tokyoite. Weekends Mr. Kami bicycles about his favorite city in search of Tokyo sights to capture on his sketch pad; weeknights he draws upon these same sketches to produce the insights that fill this book. From his book you will learn such things as the connection between bone-setting and judo, why people from Fukushima distrust those from Yamaguchi, why seaweed shops are located in Nihombashi, the unlikely fate of the last Tokugawa shogun, and the unlucky voyage of the Lucky Dragon V.
This book is certain to delight and educate first-time visitors and long-term residents alike. Top
 

Tokyo's ultra-modern appearance belies a rich cultural heritage. Equally comfortable under neon signs or in a garden shrine, Tokyo's citizens are truly versatile. You'll find this guidebook indispensable in Japan's most cosmopolitan, accepting--and confusing--city. Its many features include: a 32-page color map section, including a subway map; how to eat and sleep well on any budget; ideas for free activities, including mapped city walks; cultural tips, from conducting a business meeting to splashing in a sento; and detailed excursions to 7 nearby cities, as well as the Mt. Fuji area. Essential Japanese script appears throughout the book. An invaluable on-the-spot reference. Top
 

The New Tokyo Bilingual Atlas is the most comprehensive English-Japanese atlas of Tokyo available, making it an invaluable companion for tourists and foreign residents alike. The atlas features: 31 maps of The Greater Tokyo area, including Yokohama, with detailed and practical treatment of the major sections of the city; 15 thematic maps highlighting historic spots, museums, hotels, embassies, sports, medical facillities, foreign companies, and international schools; a detailed guide to the Tokyo subway and rail systems; a list of useful telephone numbers; useful Japanese phrases; and a comprehensive index. Top
 

The Tokyo Subway Guide includes 40 bilingual station maps and is a comprehensive guide to the complicated metropolitan Tokyo transportation systems. It includes: details of Tokyo's 59 main subway stations, their exit numbers, and surrounding areas; an easy-to-understand guide to the twelved linked subway lines; a quick-find index; and useful information on hotels and inns, as well as airlines. It's a handy, lightweight size, perfect for both tourists and residents. Top
 

This third edition of Time Out Tokyo has been compiled and researched by a team with over 200 years' combined experience of life in the Japanese capital. Written with both first-time visitors and long-term residents in mind, this book lifts the lid on the world's most bewildering city. The Tokyo guidebook includes: sightseeing--from the ancient temples of Asakusa to the shiny new high-rises of Roppongi Hills and beyond; all-new maps to key areas--in a city with virtually no street names, your destination is pinpointed; eating out--top picks from Tokyo's thriving restaurant scene, from top-class cuisine to the best weekend brunches; shopping--from cheap souvenirs to electronic gadgets to Japanese swords; bars and nightlife--the coolest watering holes in town, and the hottest places to dance until dawn; and accomodations--rooms to suit princes or paupers. Full addresses, opening times, and prices are included throughout the guidebook. Top
 

This guidebook provides a wealth of inspiring, in-depth background information. It also features: evocative photography that vivdly conveys a sense of everyday life; illuminating text that brings to life Tokyo's history, culture, arts, politics, and, above all, its people; incisive evaluations from traditional Asakusa to throbbing Roppongi, and from fashionable Shibuya to funky Shinjuku; detailed, cross-referenced maps in which all sites are clearly highlighted and numbered in relation to the text; and full listings of all the travel details, hotels, restaurants, and phone numbers you'll need on your trip. Top
 

In Tokyo: A View of the City, Donald Ritchie, resident for more than fifty years, takes the reader on a tour of Japan's capital. Unlike other books on this fascinating place, this one gives a true feeling for what Tokyo is like, providing insights into its people, culture, and ambience.
Fashioning his account into a narrative in the shape of the city itself, Richie moves from the original and still sacred core--the Imperial Palace--to the outer neighborhoods, including: the Yoshiwara, the original red-light district; Ginza, the famous shopping street; and Shinjuku, the fabulous night-city. Richie includes excerpts from his journals (1947-98), providing insights about fads, fashions, and fixations in contemporary Japanese culture, from electronic pets to holographic bodhisattvas. Top
 

Tokyo: A Visitor's Guide provides all the essential information for a successful excursion to one of the world's most exciting cities. Whether you are on a business trip or a simple stopover, the Guide offers an intriguing array of sightseeing suggestions, including top-class restaurants, museums, and shopping centers. For business people on the go, the Guide delivers concise information on airport access, hotels, and health-and-fitness facilities. Other highlights include a listing of useful Japanese phrases, bilingual maps, and thumbnails for side-trips to Kyoto, Nara, and other popular destinations. Top
 

This is definitely not your usual type of travel guide, but rather a cornucopia of information spiced with historical allusions, anecdotes, unusual snippets of information, and homespun humor, written by a Japanese who has spent a lifetime exploring the byways of the Kanto region. Here you will find a colorful description of 20 historical towns within easy reach of the capital, for the visitor or foreign resident who wants to get away from the city while avoiding the main tourist destinations. Even those with no previous interest in Japanese history or culture will find this book engrossing from cover to cover, and a welcome companion on weekend forays out into the countryside. Top