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.
And now for the exciting bit! You’ll be happy to know that Tokyo By Tokyo is now available to purchase in the Upon a Fold shop. Thank you Yoko, for your help in making this possible. Travel guides are not something we would normally carry but after raving about this one so much we thought we better bring back a few for you guys to enjoy too. 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