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Tokyo Junkie: 60 Years Of Bright Lights And Back Alleys . . . And Baseball
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60 Years Of Observation: An American Journalists Memoir About Tokyos Modern Urban Transformation, Its Criminal Underworld And, Oh Yes, Baseball.Tokyo Junkie Is A Memoir That Plays Out Over The Dramatic 60Year Growth Of The Megacity Tokyo, Once A Dark, Fetid Backwater And Now The Most Populous, Sophisticated, And Safe Urban Capital In The World.Follow Author Robert Whiting (The Chrysanthemum And The Bat, You Gotta Have Wa, Tokyo Underworld) As He Watches Tokyo Transform During The 1964 Olympics, Rubs Shoulders With The Yakuza And Comes Face To Face With The Citys Dark Underbelly, Interviews Japans Baseball Elite After Publishing His First Bestselling Book On The Subject, And Learns How Politics And Sports Collide To Produce A Cultural Landscape Unlike Any Other, Even As A New Olympics Is Postponed And The Covid Virus Ravages The Nation.A Colorful Social History Of What Anthony Bourdain Dubbed, The Greatest City In The World, Tokyo Junkie Is A Revealing Account By An Accomplished Journalist Who Witnessed It All Firsthand And, In The Process, Had His Own Dramatic Personal Transformation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Tokyo Junkie'? A: 'Tokyo Junkie' explores the transformation of Tokyo over 60 years through the eyes of journalist Robert Whiting, focusing on its urban development, cultural shifts, and the intertwining of crime and sports.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Tokyo Junkie'? A: The author of 'Tokyo Junkie' is Robert Whiting, an American journalist known for his insights into Japanese culture and sports.
- Q: What type of book is 'Tokyo Junkie'? A: 'Tokyo Junkie' is a memoir that combines personal experiences with historical observations of Tokyo's evolution.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Tokyo Junkie'? A: 'Tokyo Junkie' contains a total of 384 pages.
- Q: When was 'Tokyo Junkie' published? A: 'Tokyo Junkie' was published on April 20, 2021.
- Q: What can readers expect from the writing style of 'Tokyo Junkie'? A: Readers can expect an engaging and insightful writing style that blends personal anecdotes with detailed observations of Tokyo's culture and history.
- Q: Is 'Tokyo Junkie' suitable for fans of baseball? A: Yes, 'Tokyo Junkie' includes discussions about baseball and features interviews with key figures in Japan's baseball scene, making it appealing to baseball fans.
- Q: What makes 'Tokyo Junkie' a unique memoir? A: 'Tokyo Junkie' is unique due to its comprehensive look at Tokyo's transformation over six decades, combined with the author's personal journey and notable encounters.
- Q: Does 'Tokyo Junkie' address Japan's criminal underworld? A: Yes, the book delves into Tokyo's criminal underworld, providing a candid look at the Yakuza and its influence on the city.
- Q: What genre does 'Tokyo Junkie' fall under? A: 'Tokyo Junkie' falls under the genre of memoir and social history, focusing on Asian and Asian American themes.