Tokyo: Capital of Cool

by Rob Goss

**Winner of the 2015 North American Travel Journalists Association Silver Medal Prize**

Take a photo tour of Japan's capital of cool with this alternative Tokyo guidebook!

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. 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. In 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.

Genres: Japan, Travel

120 pages, Hardcover

First published June 16, 2015

About the author

Rob Goss is a British author and writer based in Tokyo.

For more, please visit www.robgosswriter.com.

Reviews

[Cloay]

- available in SG NLB 915.2135045 (all)

[أثير]

A great source of information for those who plan to travel to Tokyo and the cities surrounding it.