Tokyo: A City Portrait

By Ludovic Torreton

Following the rhythms of everyday life, this visual journey invites readers to navigate Tokyo with fresh eyes--from centuries-old traditions to bold contemporary innovations.

Offering a fresh perspective on one of the world's most dynamic cities, this distinctive travel guide explores Tokyo through 15 thematic chapters which illuminate the many facets of life in Japan's capital.

Follow the changing seasons from cherry blossoms to winter illuminations, wander Harajuku's fashion streets, and venture into districts where futuristic technology shapes the city of tomorrow. Stop for conveyor-belt sushi, browse vintage kimono shops, or escape the city's intensity on mountain trails beyond the metropolis.

Lavish photography moves effortlessly from soaring city panoramas to intimate neighborhood scenes, pairing iconic destinations such as Shibuya Crossing, Ginza, and Akihabara with tucked-away shrines, atmospheric shopping streets, and unexpected discoveries that reveal Tokyo's everyday rhythms.

A striking, multi-layered portrait of the world's largest cityDesign-led and richly illustrated, thematic chapters guide readers through the cityReflects the city's changing seasons, diverse neighbourhoods and cultural highlightsCaptures Tokyo's contrasts in immersive detail, offering an authentic, insider viewInspiration to savor at home or to revisit while traveling
Enriched with cultural history, local insight, and insider recommendations, this inspiring volume is perfect to return to whenever the spirit of Tokyo calls.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3791394959
• ISBN13: 9783791394954
• Release Date: May 2027
• Publisher: Prestel
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.