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Tokyo Precincts: A Curated Guide To The City`s Best Shops, Eateries,
Bars And Other Hangouts

It`s clear to see why Tokyo is a source of fascination for travellers. Buzzing streets filled with colourful lights; Harajuku, the fashion-obsessed youth destination; high-end food halls crammed with delicious food and drink and much, much more! Tokyo Precincts is a curated guide to the city`s best shops, eateries, bars and other must-see hangouts, for those looking to delve into the heart of the culture of this fascinating city. Divided into chapters with itineraries for 20 precincts, this book offers tailor-made ways to discover Tokyo`s very best shopping, eating and drinking experiences, suited to a variety of budgets and preferences. Also included are interviews with some of Tokyo`s stylish, creative types, who highlight their favourite haunts to ensure you can get in amongst
the trendiest of the locals to see what life in Tokyo is really like. With informative precinct maps, and valuable information such as typical Japanese food and drinks (stylishly illustrated at the start of the book) Tokyo Precincts is the only guide you`ll need to the city.
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It`s clear to see why Tokyo is a source of fascination for travellers. Buzzing streets filled with colourful lights; Harajuku, the fashion-obsessed youth destination; high-end food halls crammed with delicious food & drink & much, much more! Tokyo Precincts is a curated guide to the city`s best shops, eateries, bars & other must-see hangouts, for those looking to delve into the heart of the culture of this fascinating city. Divided into chapters with itineraries for 20 precincts, this book offers tailor-made ways to discover Tokyo`s very best shopping, eating & drinking experiences, suited to a variety of budgets & preferences. Also included are interviews with some of Tokyo`s stylish, creative types, who highlight their favourite haunts to ensure you can get in amongst the trendiest of the locals to see what life in Tokyo is really like. With informative precinct maps, & valuable information such as typical Japanese food & drinks (stylishly illustrated at the start of the book) Tokyo Precincts is the only guide you`ll need to the city.

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Stanfords
Stanfords was established in 1853 and opened their iconic Covent Garden flagship store in 1901. They have become the top retailer of maps, travel books and accessories in the UK and arguably offer the largest selection of maps and travel books worldwide. Famous names such as Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Ranulph Fiennes and Michael Palin have purchased from Stanfords. They now have a shop in Bristol and both stores together with other venues operate a calendar of events including talks, book signings and exhibitions. As a specialist map retailer, the map selection is comprehensive and includes road maps, street maps and walking maps from worldwide destinations, as well as a selection of world atlases and wall maps. Books include travel guides and travel literature. Stanfords also stock globes, from miniatures made of blue marble to magnificent floor-standing globes. The website features a selection of interesting articles on travel topics.
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