The list of books written about Tokyo down the years seems almost endless. However, the number of good quality tourist guides which are right up to date and available today, is considerably smaller.
If you're heading for Tokyo, you'll be in need of a good book to read on the plane and a great guide to use when you get there.
Here is a selection of recommended guide books.
Very popular guide book from the Lonely Planet team.
The Tokyo City Atlas is a must for both short term visitors for getting around Tokyo. A city almost void of street names and probably one of the most difficult cities in the world to find an address.
A hilarious selection of translations from Tokyo's tabloid magazines.
