Tokyo Junkie: 60 Years of Bright Lights and Back Alleys . . . and Baseball

Tokyo Junkie is a memoir that chronicles the 60-year growth of Tokyo, from a dark, fetid backwater to the most populous, sophisticated, and safe urban capital in the world. Author Robert Whiting witnessed the city's transformation during the 1964 Olympics, rubbed shoulders with the Yakuza, and explored the dark underbelly. The book offers a colorful social history of Tokyo and explores how politics and sports collide to produce a unique cultural landscape.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 384 pages
\n Publication date: 06 May 2021
\n Publisher: Stone Bridge Press
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Tokyo Junkie is a captivating memoir that unfolds over the remarkable 60-year journey of the vibrant metropolis of Tokyo, once a murky, malodorous backwater and now the world's most populous, sophisticated, and secure urban capital. Join author Robert Whiting (The Chrysanthemum and the Bat, You Gotta Have Wa, Tokyo Underworld) as he embarks on a mesmerizing journey, witnessing Tokyo's breathtaking transformation during the 1964 Olympics, engaging in intimate encounters with the notorious Yakuza, and delving into the shadowy underbelly of the city. Interviews with Japan's baseball elite, following the publication of his groundbreaking best-selling book on the subject, shed light on the intricate interplay between politics and sports, creating a unique cultural landscape that defies comparison. Amidst the backdrop of a postponed Olympics and the devastating impact of the COVID virus, Tokyo Junkie offers a vivid social history of what Anthony Bourdain hailed as "the greatest city in the world." Through his firsthand experiences and profound personal transformation, Whiting provides a revealing account that captivates readers, offering a glimpse into the dynamic and ever-evolving tapestry of this extraordinary metropolis.

\n Weight: 544g\n
Dimension: 141 x 215 x 25 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781611720679\n \n