Tokyo: The Extraordinary Guide: An Insider Tour of Art, Food, and Culture

by Johann Fleuri, Pierre Javelle (photographer)

Get off the beaten track with a deep dive into Tokyo as the locals know it: a fascinating blend of modern design, world-class food, breathtaking natural beauty, and profound cultural heritage.

This luxuriously designed volume will take you on a local’s tour of the city, from learning about the history of Tokyo to experiencing a traditional bathhouse, sento, or delighting in the color and drama of a classic Noh play. Alongside the history, explore modern-day Tokyo with its vibrant and delicious street food scene, cutting-edge architecture and design, and the under-the-radar quiet spots to relax. There is a chapter for each of the key neighborhoods along with maps, walking itineraries, and lists of the essential pit stops. Whether you’re planning a trip, have already been and want a keepsake to remember the city by, or are simply sitting at home longing to be somewhere else, this is the perfect book for you.

Genres: Travel, Japan, Nonfiction

256 pages, Hardcover

Published March 4, 2025

About the author

Journaliste indépendante, Johann Fleuri vit à Tokyo depuis 2015. Correspondante permanente pour Ouest-France et Médiapart, elle collabore aussi avec la presse magazine (TempuraMag, La Gazette des femmes, Géo, etc..) dans laquelle elle publie des sujets de société.

Après les "Portraits de Tokyo" publiés chez Hikari en 2017, elle publie "Tokyo petit atlas hédoniste" aux Editions du Chêne en 2020.

Reviews

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

A beautiful book that uses gorgeous photographs to give you an ideal version of the main wards and sights of Tokyo. It's the sort of book I wish I had made for every trip I've ever taken.