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| Little Adventures in Tokyo: 39 Thrills for the Urban Explorer | 
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Sales Rank: 44968
Category: Book
Author: Rick Kennedy
Publisher: Stone Bridge Press
Studio: Stone Bridge Press
Manufacturer: Stone Bridge Press
Label: Stone Bridge Press
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Edition: Updated
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 176
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 8.4 x 5.3 x 0.3
ISBN: 1880656345
Dewey Decimal Number: 915.21350449
EAN: 9781880656341
ASIN: 1880656345
Publication Date: September 1, 1998
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Product Description
Tired of typical tourist attractions? Let a long-time Tokyo city slicker show you the singular delights of Japan's liveliest metropolis: learn the secrets of pachinko; sniff incence; meditate in a Zen temple; picnic on the palace moat; wander the streets of the Old City; discover the hidden cafes, jazz bars, and theaters where true Tokyoites gather. There are 39 Little Adventures in all, from the traditional to the trendy and bizarre, with detailed maps to help you find your way--everything you need for a streetwise thrill.
Amazon.com Review
Rick Kennedy, author of Good Tokyo Restaurants and Home Sweet Tokyo, has lived in Tokyo for 20 years and knows the city well. When he decided to write Little Adventures in Tokyo, he didn't want to replicate the other comprehensive cinderblock-like guides on the market. He wanted to create a slim, lightweight guide to Tokyo fun, because Tokyo can be overwhelming enough without your guidebook inundating you with information, too. Whether you find yourself in Tokyo on vacation or business, you'll want your explorations in manageable portions. Kennedy organizes the adventures by five Tokyo moods (Old Tokyo, The Metropolis, Tokyo Bizarro, Time Out, and Listen, I Found This Great Place....), cross-references them by location and time, and includes good maps. But the real beauty of this book lies in its tone and the quality of the excursions it details. From the ritual appreciation of incense (kohdo) to the quiet harmonies of old Japanese farmhouses (minka-en) to harvesting rice in the Ginza and skiing inside the SSAWS Ski Dome, Kennedy leads you through the jumble of Tokyo's many neighborhoods. She introduces you to the idiosyncratic pleasures of one of the world's great cities, enabling you to experience the Japanese department store in all its ritualistic splendor, soak in Tokyo's largest bathing facility, or put yourself in the hands of a Shiatsu master. Engagingly readable and full of interesting asides on Tokyo lore, Kennedy's guide provides a great service to the Tokyo-visiting public.
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 A classic in it's day September 3, 2008
This book came out in 1998, and captured much of the excitement of one of the worlds great cities. In 1999 and 2000, it was a must-have in the Tokyo expat community, and many friends used this as a blueprint to explore the city.
Unfortunately, the book is dated. 10 years later, many of the adventures listed just don't exist anymore. An update for 2008 would be fantastic!
 A Wonderful Walk Through Old Tokyo July 10, 2008
Although a few locations mentioned in the guidebook have changed in the ten years since this book was published, I found it a wonderful guide to adventure. The Walk Through Old Tokyo was exceptional. I decided to do everything suggested along the way and spent an entire day delighting in the author's recommendations.
Buy this book if you are going to Tokyo (or even just contemplating it) June 4, 2008
Rick is a fabulous writer. Each chapter is like a "Talk of the Town" column in the New Yorker and provides a guide to a quirky little outing in Tokyo that you will not find in other guide books. Although this is ten years old, most of the things he recommends have not significantly changed. And what I like best is the *excellent* directions he gives - something critical for a city as complex as Tokyo.
Little Dventures in Tokyo May 31, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Excellent. A must for both residents and tourists.
I have lived here for 6 years and had not seen the city under such light. I can not but reccomend VERY strongly this booklet as it igves a true tatse and eprception of Tokyo much, much better than any other lonely planet or simila guides as it has a true intimate flavour with the cities real spirit. It let you perceive Tokyo's spirit, not only "see" the city.
I wish there were authors like this in every city of the world.
I feel it is UNDE priced for it's value.
Besides, the smart listing at the end which divedes the adventures in time required to experience them, lets every body take the advice in their own stride, and allows for very good planning of "corners" of free time.
Finally I like to point out how the adventures themselves are written in simple language and contain simple imformation without being written in a boring manner. They are concise, complete and contain a congruous amount of very relevant information.
Well done Rick Kennedy!
Tommaso
I wish there was a book like this for every travel destination August 18, 2006
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
For my first trip to Tokyo, I took along this book and a Lonely Planet. I never used my Lonely Planet but went on atleast 15 of the little advetures described in this book. Lonely Planet has great photos and useful information about subways and safety, but it does not offer the warmth and thrill of discovering hidden mysterious treasures in a country foreign. You will experience Japan the way that it should be experienced from the ancient to the urban to the bizzare. My favorite adventures were 4, 5, 6, 11, 15, 17 and 35. And one more thing, Adventure 34, the Radio Bar, is no longer there. Have fun!
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