Tokyo by Eiko Maruko Siniawer

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Title: Tokyo
Author: Eiko Maruko Siniawer
Narrator: Brian Nishii
Format: mp3
Length: 7 hrs and 32 mins
Release date: 02-25-25
Ratings: 3 out of 5 stars, 1 rating
Genres: Japan
Publisher's Summary:
From a sleepy fishing village to a samurai capital to a vibrant global metropolis, Eiko Maruko Siniawer takes readers through Tokyo's rich history, revealing four centuries of transformation deeply woven into its fabric. This accessible guide introduces a world of shoguns and kabuki theater, riots and earthquakes, wartime devastation and resilience, booms and busts, bright lights and skyscrapers, all viewed through the lived experiences of those who have inhabited and shaped a city of distinctive neighborhoods and different personalities.