Hidden Japan
A guidebook to Tokyo & beyond
Published on 30. April 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
272 pages
978-1-922754-75-2 (ISBN)
Description
The ultimate guide to exploring the roads less travelled, in Tokyo and beyond.
Chiara Terzuolo takes us on a journey through Tokyo and its surrounding cities, uncovering the hidden treasures that lie beneath the well-trodden hustle and bustle of one of the world's most-travelled destinations.
From tucked-away bars to quirky vending machines, themed walks to secret tea houses, Hidden Japan is your guide to the art of wandering off the beaten path. With chapters on the Nature, Food, History, Art and Late-Night destinations that you'll find only in Tokyo, Hidden Japan has detailed recommendations for every kind of traveller.
Complete with stunning illustrations by Justine Wong, this is a must-read for anyone looking to explore Japan's many hidden marvels.
Chiara Terzuolo takes us on a journey through Tokyo and its surrounding cities, uncovering the hidden treasures that lie beneath the well-trodden hustle and bustle of one of the world's most-travelled destinations.
From tucked-away bars to quirky vending machines, themed walks to secret tea houses, Hidden Japan is your guide to the art of wandering off the beaten path. With chapters on the Nature, Food, History, Art and Late-Night destinations that you'll find only in Tokyo, Hidden Japan has detailed recommendations for every kind of traveller.
Complete with stunning illustrations by Justine Wong, this is a must-read for anyone looking to explore Japan's many hidden marvels.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Australia
Illustrations
Hardback with rounded corners; 180 Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 214 mm
Width: 153 mm
Thickness: 26 mm
Weight
624 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-922754-75-2 (9781922754752)
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Persons
Chiara Terzuolo's connection with Japan began around 2007, and she has been a Tokyo resident since 2011. A creative jack-of-all-trades, she is a writer/editor, tourism consultant, opera singer, narrator and anchor for a Japanese language program on NHK, Japan's national broadcaster. Previously she has published The Vegan Guide to Tokyo with Smith Street Books.
Justine Wong is a food, book, and lifestyle illustrator based in Toronto. She is the creator behind the project '21 Days in Japan: An Illustrative Study on Japanese Cuisine', consisting of paintings of 100 meals discovered while she travelled Japan. Justine has since lived in Tokyo for a year and enjoys illustrating for editorial publications, storybooks and advertising campaigns.
Justine Wong is a food, book, and lifestyle illustrator based in Toronto. She is the creator behind the project '21 Days in Japan: An Illustrative Study on Japanese Cuisine', consisting of paintings of 100 meals discovered while she travelled Japan. Justine has since lived in Tokyo for a year and enjoys illustrating for editorial publications, storybooks and advertising campaigns.