Tokyo: Here and How: An Expat's Guide to Finding Your Path in the City and Beyond. Handbook and Directory. Guidebook.

by Betty Noguchi, Tokyo American Club Women's Group (Introduction), Agnes Pennay (Contributor)

At one time or another, we all wish that life could be made just a little easier with some guidance by someone who is in the know. This is particularly true in Japan where language, cultural differences and general metropolitan madness can knock us all a bit off balance at times. Wouldn't it be great if there was a resource that could help us find exactly what we're looking for, or better yet, gave tips on how to simplify our lives in ways we couldn't have imagined? This book aims to do exactly that by the selective and collective knowledge of many individuals who know the good from the bad -- and learned it the hard way!. This guidebook is the ultimate insider's living guide for Tokyo's expat community, with information on everything from onsen etiquette to where to find larger-size clothing stores, from family-friendly activities to takeout options for dinner and weekend outings for your visiting in-laws. Listings are based on recommendations and first-hand knowledge or experience. " Here and How" (THH) is not meant to be an exhaustive listing of all the resources in Tokyo. There are numerous other practical publications and websites that aim to achieve this somewhat thankless and easily outdated task. Instead, in THH we strive to provide you with a more customized reference that includes not only the need-to-know basics, but also the inside scoop on the best places to go, people to call and things to do.

350 pages, Spiral-bound

Published January 1, 2007

Reviews

[Leanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Been a long time, but an absolute essential for anyone going/moving to Tokyo. ABSOLUTE fantastic information. Well done.