Tokyo : capital of cool /
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Author / Creator: | Goss, Rob, author. |
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Imprint: | North Clarendon, VT : Tuttle Publishing, an imprint of PeriplusEditions (HK) Ltd, [2015] |
Description: | 120 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 21 cm |
Language: | English |
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Format: | Print Book |
URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/10336780 |
Other authors / contributors: | Tuttle Publishing (Firm) |
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ISBN: | 9784805313176 480531317X |
Summary: | From the chic streets of Omotesando to the Tosho-gu shrine complex in Nikko, built to consecrate the Edo-era shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu, award-winning author Rob Goss takes readers through the patchwork of varied districts and sights that make up Tokyo and its neighboring towns.Tokyo: Capital of Cool delves into Tokyo's defining traits including the city's Edo-era roots; its thirst to both modernize and yet retain its traditions; its culinary heritage; and the impact of its vibrant youth. You'll be amazed at the vivid photographs and the in-depth language that goes far beyond the boundaries of a normal guidebook in offering insights into one of the world's greatest cities. InTokyo: Capital of Cool, you'll discover ideas and inspiration for places to visit, a window onto this unique location, and a deeper understanding of its people and Japanese culture. |
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