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This indispensable one-volume narrative examines the history, culture, environment, economy, politics, future, and more of the city of Tokyo, Japan's political and cultural capital.
Tokyo has endured and moved beyond horrible disasters in the 20th century, first an earthquake in 1923 and later the events that unfolded during World War II, to grow into one of the most populated cities in the world. This volume examines Tokyo's history, politics, culture, and more.
Narrative chapters cover a wide breadth of topics, including Tokyo's location and geography, peoples, history, politics, economy, environmental issues and sustainability initiatives, local crime and violence, security issues, natural hazards and emergency management, culture and lifestyle, pop culture, and the future. Inset boxes entitled "Life in the City" include interviews with those who have lived in Tokyo as well as those who have traveled to the city, allowing readers to get a better idea of what daily life is like in this global megacity. A chronology, sidebars, and bibliography complete the text. The perfect one-stop resource for high school and undergraduate students, this volume is also suited to general readers interested in learning more about Tokyo and its role as a global city.
Contents
Series Foreword
Preface
Chronology
Chapter 1
Location
Chapter 2
People
Chapter 3
History
Chapter 4
Politics
Chapter 5
Economy
Chapter 6
Environment and Sustainability
Chapter 7
Local Crime and Violence
Chapter 8
Security Issues
Chapter 9
Natural Hazards and Emergency Management
Chapter 10
Culture and Lifestyle
Chapter 11
Tokyo in Pop Culture
Chapter 12
The Future
Glossary
Bibliography
Index
