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Book cover for 'Pretend You're in Tokyo' by Michelle Mackintosh, featuring a vibrant, colorful isometric illustration of a bento box with Japanese-themed items and a bicycle on an orange and pink background.
An open book spread showing a colorful page about shokupan (Japanese milk bread). The page includes a large pink loaf illustration with Japanese characters, smaller bread illustrations, a small photo of a loaf in a dish, and blocks of descriptive text.
A travel poster for Tokyo, titled 'TOKYO AT A GLANCE' and featuring 'HANAMI' with Japanese characters. The left side contains descriptive text about the Hanami (flower viewing) culture in Tokyo, while the right side features a vibrant, colorful illustration of cherry blossoms, drinks, and a traditional lantern against a light blue background.
Book cover for 'Pretend You're in Tokyo' by Michelle Mackintosh, featuring a vibrant, colorful isometric illustration of a bento box with Japanese-themed items and a bicycle on an orange and pink background.
An open book spread showing a colorful page about shokupan (Japanese milk bread). The page includes a large pink loaf illustration with Japanese characters, smaller bread illustrations, a small photo of a loaf in a dish, and blocks of descriptive text.
A travel poster for Tokyo, titled 'TOKYO AT A GLANCE' and featuring 'HANAMI' with Japanese characters. The left side contains descriptive text about the Hanami (flower viewing) culture in Tokyo, while the right side features a vibrant, colorful illustration of cherry blossoms, drinks, and a traditional lantern against a light blue background.

Pretend You're in Tokyo by Michelle Mackintosh

$ 16.99 USD

Hardcover, 128 pages, 5.9 x 7.3 inches.

The ultimate armchair travel guide to recreating an authentic Japanese experience at home.

Tokyo is one of the most vibrant and fascinating cities in the world; a place where traditional gardens and temples are set against neon jungles and looming skyscrapers. One visit to this electric, eclectic metropolis is sure to leave a lasting impression, but how to bring that Tokyo magic back home when the vacation is over?

Self-confessed shinnichi (Japanophile) Michelle Mackintosh reveals her favourite fifty quick, easy and kawaii activities to help recreate authentic sights, sounds and smells of Tokyo that won't get 'lost in translation'. Why not set up your own cat cafe, whisk up the perfect cup of matcha, delve into the J-POP archives or even learn how to recognise written Japanese? This is the ultimate inspirational guidebook for anyone wishing they were somewhere else.

Whether you're a seasoned traveller or dreaming of your first trip to Japan, now you can Pretend You're in Tokyo every day of the week.

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