tokyo by tokyo - CLASKA... June 20, 2010
As I mentioned in my previous post, I have CLASKA to thank for many of the good times had in Tokyo and this is why. This book titled Tokyo By Tokyo was our little companion along the way. It is published by CLASKA and written entirely by savvy Tokyoites sharing their insider tips on the best places to visit when in Tokyo.
From street strolling, delicious food finds, arts and crafts, shopping, site-seeing and more, Tokyo By Tokyo is a unique local guide to the streets of this amazing city. It includes suggestions from some of Tokyo’s most talented ‘creatives’ so it’s perfect for other creative minds looking for an alternative to the usual touristy hotspots.
CLASKA made sure they covered everything in this book. It includes GPS coordinates on Google maps making it easier to find each location, and the handy fold-out area map at the back of the book makes a great page marker too!
And there are website references and 31 beautiful colour photographs as well!
I especially love all the quirky headings like,
• Uncool places in cool Japan
• Visiting real restaurants that appear in manga
• The best way to blow all your cash on drink, and my favourite…
• The three most splendidly lavish toilets in Tokyo!
On our last night in Tokyo we wanted to go somewhere nice for a chilled out, ‘real’ Tokyo dinner. So we tried one of Morihito Kumano’s restaurant suggestions from the book and it was amazing! It was down a back lane somewhere in Ebisu, a spot we would have never discovered ourselves. It was the best way to spend our last few hours in Tokyo, soaking up the atmosphere and relishing the good food.
Tokyo By Tokyo is now available to purchase as an iphone app, see here. The book is available to buy here. And if you are in Tokyo already, just pop into Shop “Do” at CLASKA and get yourself a copy there.
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Comments
Lee Tran — 20 June at 11:26PM
Justine, this sounds like quite the find! Thank you for sharing it here. I can’t wait to read it. I’ve already put in my order. It’s going to inspire a lot of travel notes and travel daydreaming!
Justine — 20 June at 11:31PM
Lee Tran, I think you’ll love it. It’s my favourite city guide ever! Will post it out to tomorrow and thanks :)
Angela — 21 June at 02:11PM
I’m sold! Just went and purchased a copy : )
I can’t wait for my next trip to Tokyo!!!!!!!!!
Natalia — 21 June at 02:46PM
Yay! This is my favourite kind of travel book, and I never would have known it existed if not for your blog. Thanks so much for posting this.
Lindsay — 21 June at 09:59PM
Couldn’t resist! Can’t wait to read it! Love Tokyo, love Japan. X0
Justine — 21 June at 10:50PM
Goodness! I should have brought back more! Thanks for all your comments guys. xo
Lindsay — 23 June at 04:33PM
My book arrived today! Thanks- I love it! It has that fabulous foreign booky smell :)
emily @ the daily smudge — 23 June at 06:01PM
this book sounds fantastic… & buying it might just make me get to Japan speedier!
Justine — 23 June at 07:20PM
Lindsay – So glad to hear that you love it and that its foreign booky smell remained in tact ; ) You crazy kid…hehehe
Emily – It’s pretty special. I just had to order more because they are selling so fast! Still a few left and more on the way :)
Jessica — 06 July at 07:44PM
Hi Justine,
I just received my copy of the book today, and I LOVE IT… I went to Japan for the first time in March and I cannot wait for another taste, especially now that I am armed with this book! I also have to say… that I had a smile on my face when I opened the package. The little touches that you’ve added with your packaging make such a big difference. Love your work!
Justine — 06 July at 11:50PM
Jessica, that’s great! I’m so glad to hear you love it :) Thanks for letting me know and for your kind words too. Another good book post about Tokyo is coming soon so if you’re planning to visit again, keep an eye open for it! xx
ar — 27 November at 04:23PM
ahh its too bad that they’re all sold out! are you planning to restock anytime soon?
Justine — 28 November at 10:36PM
ar – Yes I sure am! They should be back in the next 2 weeks. But for a limited time only.
Al — 16 December at 04:16PM
Hello… still expecting these back in soon? I’m heading to Tokyo in mid-January and it looks like a great little book!
Fourth Daughter — 03 January at 02:28PM
Wow! I’ve just found this blog because I googled this book so I could add the link to my resume – I translated it! It’s so great to see how many people have been enjoying it. I lived in Tokyo for 9 years but still had no idea about many of the places mentioned so I had quite a fun time translating it. Hope you all continue to use and enjoy it – and it is an iPhone app now too!!
Justine — 14 January at 10:01AM
Fourth Daughter – Wow, 9 years – you lucky thing :) So happy you found the blog. Yes the book is awesome and I love the iPhone app too. xo
Claire — 03 October at 06:22PM
Justine, where can I get my hands on this book. I’m a big Tokyo fan – and go almost every year! Also an anthropologist and photographer – I’d love to review the book for a publication.
Justine — 23 October at 03:10PM
Hi Claire, Tokyo By Tokyo is available to purchase as an iphone app – see https://itunes.apple.com/nz/app/tokyo-by-tokyo-a-guidebook/id401447016?mt=8 The book is available to buy at Shop “Do” at the CLASKA Hotel in Tokyo. I hope you enjoy it.