Tokyo Tales

ISBN-13: 9783384014849 / Angielski / Twarda / 2023 / 348 str.

Hermann Candahashi

Opis

This book is not a conventional travel guide. I would like to invite you to immerse yourself in a city of contrasts and endless facets - welcome to Tokyo, the city of 100 villages. This book takes you on a literary journey from the bustling streets of Shibuya to the serene temples of Asakusa; each neighborhood in this city holds stories waiting to be told.These stories unfold like Tokyo's cherry blossoms in spring. Join me in discovering how a stranger uncovers the art of Zen amid the hustle of the metropolis or how ancient geisha legends persist in the glow of modern neon lights. Each chapter is a window into the diverse life worlds of Tokyo's population.Are you ready to open the doors to the metropolis of 100 villages? Then accompany me on a journey that has embraced me between tradition and modernity, past and present. Experience Tokyo in all its nuances - a book as diverse as the city itself.So, I warmly welcome you to my Tokyo stories. This book takes you on a journey through the bustling streets of the megametropolis Tokyo and at the same time to the hidden treasures of the surrounding villages, as I experienced them.Through the eyes of a stranger who not only admires the breathtaking skyline but also discovers the stories behind the facades of the seemingly endless skyscrapers, I guide you through this foreign world. We explore not only the neon-lit streets but also the heart of the culture in the villages that make up this metropolis.In "Tokyo Stories," the diversity of this fascinating city becomes palpable in all its facets. From the bustling shopping districts to the quiet temples on the outskirts - each place tells its own story. Let yourself be surprised by the contrasts as the bustle of the metropolis meets the serenity of quiet communities, teahouses, and temples.My book is more than just a travel description. It is an exploration of the soul of Tokyo, an invitation to understand the city in its entirety. Through vivid descriptions and compelling stories, you will dive into the cultural diversity that Tokyo has to offer. Get ready for a journey that leads you not only through the streets but also into the hearts of the people who make this city what it is.I aim to build a bridge between the past and the future, between tradition and innovation. Explore the magic of this unique metropolis and let me tell you about the stories hidden behind the skyscrapers and rice terraces.Join me on this unforgettable journey. Are you ready to discover the city of 100 villages? Then follow me.Yours sincerely,Hermann Candahashi

O autorze

ich bin in deutschland geboren und aufgewachsen. doch schon in jungen jahren entdeckte ich mein interesse und meine leidenschaft für japan, zunächst durch filme und literatur. nach abschluss meiner ausbildung war ich sehr beeindruckt von der schönheit der japanischen natur und der gastfreundschaft der menschen dort. meine begeisterung und liebe für das land mit einer so langen tradition, seinen widersprüchen und ritualen, die noch immer das leben in vielen bereichen bestimmen, hält bis heute an.in meinen büchern möchte ich meine bewunderung und liebe für japan und seine kultur zum ausdruck bringen. gleichzeitig versuche ich, eine brücke zwischen den beiden kulturen zu schlagen. mein ziel ist es, verständnis und wertschätzung für die japanische kultur zu fördern. wenn mir das bei ihnen, liebe leserin, lieber leser, gelungen ist, habe ich mir einen wunsch erfüllt und möglicherweise ihr interesse für weitere themen aus meinen büchern geweckt.hermann candahashi