[ASA Delivery] The Absolute Basics of Tokyo You’re Too Embarrassed to Ask About Now【ASA配送】今さら聞けない 東京の超基本
Understand Your City Through Illustrations and News
The Absolute Basics of Tokyo: Things You’re Too Embarrassed to Ask Now
Edited by Asahi Shimbun Publications
ISBN: 9784023348219
List Price: 1,760 yen (tax included)
Release Date: July 21, 2026
A5 format, softcover, 192 pages
This is the sequel to *The Absolute Basics of Nagoya*, the first regional edition in the “Absolute Basics” series. Focusing on geography, history, culture, and the city itself, this book uses illustrations, news stories, and intriguing statistics to explore the charms and mysteries of Tokyo—things you think you know but actually don’t. It’s packed with fun facts about the city that you’ll definitely want to share with others.
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