01 May / Tokyo: Exploring the City of the Shogun by Sumiko Enbutsu, photography by Katsuhito Nakazato [in Bloomsbury Review]
While Tokyo is undoubtedly one the world’s most modern cosmopolitan centers, traditional neighborhoods of bygone eras still exist within the sprawling city – you just need an expert to show you where. With inviting photographs and detailed maps, the book offers seven walking tours through the remnants of the old city, sumo quarters, the world-renowned Tsukiji Fish Market and so much more. My only complaint – the book is big and not easily transportable, but you could always Xerox the relevant pages before you set out to explore …
Review: “In Celebration of Asian Pacific American Month: New & Notable Books,” The Bloomsbury Review, May/June 2007
Readers: Adult
Published: 2007