1922, Tokyo. Harry Niles is a `wild child`, an American boy in a strange country, ignored by his missionary parents, he begins to lead his life in the Tokyo underworld. One night, he is charged with delivering a painting to an enigmatic figure, the samurai Ishigami. It is an encounter that will haunt Harry Niles forever...1937, Nanking. China is under attack. The Japanese army is brutally & systematically murdering & raping the local population. In the midst of this horror, Harry finds himself face to face once again with Lieutenant Ishigami. But for the samurai warrior, their meeting leads to the greatest possible dishonour
- public humiliation. 1941, Tokyo. With the attack on Pearl Harbour only days away, Japan is on the brink of war with the United States. Harry Niles has become a man of many faces. Allying himself with both sides, he treads a dangerous
- but profitable
- path between the fading glory of the Chrysantheum Club, where the city`s banking & industrial elite meet, & the shadowy Tokyo underworld.


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Tokyo in the Step by Step series by Insight Guides focuses on providing tailor made walks & tours around the city. The guide features sixteen route recommendations that link up better known sights & take you off of the more beaten track; they are written by local experts who have personally selected places to eat & drink en-route & who offer insider tips on culture, shopping & nightlife. The guide has an array of colour photographs which help bring to life the background & descriptive information provided for destinations & attractions. An overview chapter opens the guide & reviews geography, customs & culture, history, food & drink, shopping, culture & entertainment. Next feature the selected itineraries for walks and/or tours, each of which have a good amount of accompanying information & come with a simple route plan. A user friendly alphabetical directory lists practical information to do with day to day basics & listings of h&-picked hotels & restaurants are provided to suit different budgets & tastes. The publisher ...

Tokyo Stories is an anthology of translated short stories by Japanese writers which depict the city of Tokyo over the course of the twentieth century – a period of continual & deep change, as well as a time during which the city has experienced extreme examples of urbanization & modernisation that have altered & reshaped the geography & people of the city. Eighteen stories, that illuminate different parts of Tokyo, are included in this collection. In literary sketches & popular fiction, Tokyo Stories portrays the nightspots, homes, department stores & working class neighbourhoods of Japan’s capital, in the evocative & often ironic tone of its national writers. An introduction by translator & editor Lawrence Rodgers preludes the anthology, which

Includes:: pieces by better known writers such as Akutagawa Ryunosuke, Kawabata Yasunari, Hayashi Fumiko & Natsume Soseki, as well as including work by Ikeda Michiko & Inaba Mayumi whose writings have been translated into English for the first time. Each story is prefaced with a brief introduction that places the piece & its author in context.

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The latest episode in the adventures of culinary explorer Tom Vandenberghe & food photographer Luk Thys takes place in Tokyo. With an eye for authenticity & a nose for delicious dishes, they stroll around in the Japanese capital, seeking new culinary discoveries. They taste as much as possible & share their surprising experiences in this dazzling culinary travel guide about the street food in Japan. They are accompanied by two well-known Japanese cooking personalities: Miho Shibuya & Tomoko Kaji. ...

Tokyo Style Guide is an indispensable companion for those looking for a unique insight into the city of Tokyo. While Tokyo pulsates like no other city, its true heart can be easily overlooked. It is found where the locals live, wander, shop, are entertained, eat & drink. Tokyo Style Guide offers style-savvy visitors a starting point for exploration
- what to wear & when to go
- as well as a unique insight into Japan`s culture & aesthetic. Fast becoming one of the most popular tourist destinations on the planet ahead of the Olympics in 2020, Tokyo is an exhilarating & inspiring city to visit. Home to 13 million people, the city is vast & complex, so having a well-considered travel plan is essential. Tokyo Style Guide offers travellers an introduction to a selection of the most intriguing & stylish Tokyo neighbourhoods & the best of what they have to offer. Author & Japanophile Jane Lawson suggests a loose itinerary (with accompanying map) for ten neighbourhood walks. Wake up in the Tokyo Station Hotel conveniently located above the city`s century old main station in Maranouchi; head to Shibuya to visit the Meiji Jingu shrine before joining the crowds in Harajuku; pick up a pair of exquisitely handmade Japanese jeans from Momotaro Jeans in the wealthy neighbourhood of Aoyama; get your palm read by a psychic in Sencha cafe before exploring the eclectic mix of pop-up stalls selling antiques & furniture in Shimokitazawa; finish your day by experiencing a zen like traditional dinner at Tempura Motoyoshi in Akasaka. Tokyo Style Guide is full of ideas for places where you can catch your breath, relax, be inspired, eat & sleep, as well as practical tips to help you make the most of your visit.

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Tokyo is a city that evolves with breathtaking pace, thanks largely to a local obsession with renewal & innovation. Combine this with the resurgence of the Japanese economy & there's never been a more exciting time to visit. Spectacular restaurants & bars, with designs from Tokyo's young hotshots, are opening across the city, & the luxury hotel chains are finally descending, with a Mandarin Oriental, Conrad, Ritz Carlton & Peninsula all joining the fray. The wildly popular lifestyle complex Roppongi Hills has new rivals in the form of Ando Tadao's Omotesando Hills & the soon-to-open Midtown Project. Yet in the midst of this consumer frenzy, the traditional Tokyo is also enjoying a renaissance. Zen practices are making a comeback & traditional Japanese design is now all the rage. With foreign interest in Japan showing no signs of waning, Time Out Tokyo is the most reliable commentator on its dazzlingly fast paced, ever-changing capital. ...

The only guide you`ll need for getting around Tokyo! Everything you need is in this one convenient Japan travel guide--including a large pull-out map! For travelers who want to experience everything Tokyo has to offer, look no further than Tokyo Tuttle Travel Pack. From strolling the winding alleys of the city`s traditional neighborhoods to exploring its ultra-modern, neon-soaked streets, this comprehensive Tokyo guide delivers it all. Readers will learn where to enjoy the finest Japanese cuisine & cutting-edge contemporary art, centuries-old temples & gleaming modern architecture, & all of the other wonderful elements that make Tokyo the world`s most mesmerizing city. If visitors want to leave behind the urban sprawl, travel writer Rob Goss points them toward the ancient seaside capital of Kamakura & the gilded mausoleums at Nikko. Ambitious hikers can climb Mount Fuji--or just enjoy it from a distance while soaking in one of the natural hot spring baths in nearby Hakone. Easy to use & easy to carry, this guidebook provides a useful pull-out map of Tokyo & is organized into four simple chapters:- Tokyo`s Best Sights highlights thirteen not-to-be-missed experiences- Exploring Tokyo guides readers to the top attractions in each district- Author`s Recommendations details the best hotels & restaurants, night spots, kid-friendly activities, shopping areas, & more- Travel Facts provides essential information from useful Japanese phrases to money, transports, visas, & much more. ...

Tokyo in the Wallpaper City Guide series, published by Phaidon & encompassing a collection of pocket-size guides dedicated to the best design elements in major cities. Compiled by experts at the Wallpaper magazine, the guides are widely recognized for appealing to design-conscious travellers & are aimed at those interested in art, design & architecture. Each guide identifies the best bars, restaurants, hotels, places to shop, leisure activities & excursions with a unique emphasis on the finest examples of unusual architecture & design. Each Wallpaper City Guide has the same layout, with separate tabs allowing readers & travellers to access individual sections easily. The tabs consist of Landmarks, Hotels, 24 Hours, Urban Life, Architour, Shopping, Sports & Escapes. High quality colour photographs appear alongside brief descriptions of each hotel, bar or attraction, highlighting distinctive & unusual styles of architecture & design. Extra pages are provided at the back of each guide, allowing readers to record their own notes & sketches. ...

This guide is for the discerning traveller who is looking for a true taste of the best that Tokyo has to offer. It



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Tokyo Year Zero, the first in David Peace’s fictional Tokyo trilogy, is an urban historical-murder-thriller. It is August 1946 & one year on from surrender, Tokyo lies broken & bleeding at the feet of the American victors – its police force is in chaos & various factions are fighting for control of the city’s black markets. Detective Minami is assigned to the case, much against his better wishes, tasked with solving the murders of two young women who have been found dead in Shiba Park. As he gets drawn deeper into the underworld of the horrific & complex murders, he realises that his own past & secrets are linked to those of the dead women & their killer. ...