• nl Nederlands
  • en English
AVO Magazine - One click closer to Japan
  • AVO Magazine
    • AVO Magazine, who?
    • Join the AVO Magazine team
    • AVO Magazine presents
    • AVO Magazine Podcast
    • Join AVO Magazine’s Discord Server
    • Submit News to AVO Magazine
    • Support AVO Magazine
  • Japanese Music
    • Music News
      • Music Announcements
      • Musical Snack
    • Curtain-raiser
    • Weekly MV Roundup
      • Weekly MV Roundup
      • About: 7 New Music Videos You Need To Check Out
    • Interviews Musicians
    • Music Reviews
    • Music Reports
  • Japan-related Events
    • Anime Events
    • Convention and expo announcements
    • Music Announcements
    • Other announcements
    • Reports
  • Japan-related Reviews
    • Book Reviews
    • Film Reviews
    • Game Reviews
    • Music Reviews
    • Other Reviews
    • Product Reviews
    • Series Reviews
  • Colophon
  • Contact
No Result
View All Result
  • nl Nederlands
  • en English
No Result
View All Result
AVO Magazine - One click closer to Japan
No Result
View All Result
Home Reviews Book Reviews

Book Review: Florent Chavouet – Tokyo on Foot

Francisca Hagen by Francisca Hagen
29 May 2017
Reading Time: 2 mins read
A A
0
Book Review: Florent Chavouet – Tokyo on Foot
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on RedditShare on LINE

Tokyo on Foot: Travels in the City’s Most Colorful Neighborhoods is an award-winning book which is an illustrated tour of Tokyo that you will not easily see in travel guides about Japan. In addition it is a memoir of the writer from France. But is it a good book to use for your upcoming trip to Tokyo?

Florent Chavouet is a graphic artist and you can’t ignore that in this book, he has put a lot of time into the drawings so that you can recognise the type of people, but also the environment. A feast of recognition for the travellers who have been to Tokyo. The book contains stories – as you would expect with a memoir – from the writer, which are sometimes quite funny. But the book mainly contains illustrations from Tokyo. It starts with a map as an introduction followed by drawings of people who have been noticed by Florent Chavouet in that area, as well as short anecdotes and informative interludes. During the time of his stay, the artist experienced a lot, which he drew nicely under the guidance of some text. Despite the fact that the book was made in 2006, the book is not that outdated and reflects how the Frenchman experienced Tokyo in the short period that he lived and worked there. Many comments that were made, for example, that fruit and vegetables were quite pricey, will be confirmed by many who have been in Japan. Not all places in Tokyo are covered in this book, but a very large part!

The drawings were made after observing the environment where Florent Chavouet was at the time of drawing, you can see that especially in the drawings of the people the artist encountered during his stay in Tokyo. The book really reminds me of a sketchbook or a dummy of creative people who stuff it with inspiring quotes, drawings, doodles, sketches and interesting articles.

Florent Chavouet - Tokyo on Foot
It is a pity that Tokyo on Foot originally did not have a hardcover, because it can best serve as a coffee table book because of the beautiful drawings that you can find in it, although most coffee table books are rather photo books. Alternating with this book would certainly not be a problem! The book is very suitable for flipping through books, since each neighbourhood is drawn separately with a map and references to detailed drawings of buildings. It often gives you enough information about a certain place, so you want to note that as an opportunity to visit if you are in Tokyo (again). But for those who have been to Tokyo and want to explain something, this book can serve as a great starting point for conversations.

It is not a book that you take with you if you want to walk through Tokyo on foot, the book is too big and too heavy for that. But it’s a great book to get inspiration from or to recall memories after your vacation in Tokyo (or as part of your vacation in Japan). I find it impressive that this is the first book by the Frenchman, the illustrations are very nice and detailed put together and certainly recognisable for those who are interested in Japan or who have been to Tokyo. The book is a nice and inspiring reference work that ensures you that you want to go (back) to Tokyo as quickly as possible.

Rating: 70/100

Tags: Tokyo
ADVERTISEMENT
Francisca Hagen

Francisca Hagen

Started with AVO in 2003. Now active as a writer, reporter, reviewer, promoter, photographer, interviewer and presenter. Can be found regularly at conventions and concerts in the Netherlands and sometimes in Belgium. Big passion for Japan and music, can be made happy with coffee. (click on Soundcloud logo)

Related Posts

Kyoto Garden (Holland Park, London) | Photo by Henry Kellner via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other Reviews

A walk in the park of Kyoto Garden (Holland Park, London)

by Peter Dennis
4 July 2022
0

In a bustling metropolis such as London any moment of peace and tranquillity is a welcome relief and there’s no...

Read more
Esprit D'Air - Oceans (album cover)

CD Review: Esprit D’Air – Oceans

4 July 2022

Product Review: Heart – Tropical-Rouge Pretty Cure Rainbow Jelly

8 June 2022
Product Review: Pigeon – Microwave Shortcake

Product Review: Pigeon – Microwave Shortcake

4 May 2022
Goodbye Eri/SAYONARA ERI © 2022 by Tatsuki Fujimoto/SHUEISHA Inc.

Should you say hello to “Goodbye, Eri”? — Bite-Sized Review(s)

28 April 2022
Next Post
HARBINGERS OF THE VOID Europe Tour 2017

Tour dates NECRONOMIDOL European Tour 2017 announced

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

I agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Donate a digital coffee to keep AVO Magazine online
ADVERTISEMENT
Facebook Twitter Instagram Youtube Soundcloud Discord


Online magazine since 2012. AVO Magazine is a Japan-related entertainment website with information about events in especially The Netherlands, Belgium and the rest of Europe. There is a big focus on Japanese music. Other contents we publish are reports, reviews, informative articles, and interviews. AVO Magazine originated from AVO Forum, started on 16 May 2003.

Contact (Francisca Hagen): info[@]avo-magazine.nl

Please do not use text and photos made by AVO Magazine without permission. An email is easily created. Let's support each other!

Affiliates

JPU Records

1_General CDJapan

Featured on

HYPER JAPAN TV logo Lucydafirst - Crate Culture logo

AVO Magazine Approved

  • Arlequin Photography
  • Get Your Genki
  • Idol is SHiT
  • Japan Jams
  • Japone Artists
  • The Sushi Times

Join our Discord Server

©2003 - 2022 AVO Magazine - One Click Closer to Japan!
*Donate to keep AVO Magazine online *

No Result
View All Result
  • AVO Magazine
    • AVO Magazine, who?
    • Join the AVO Magazine team
    • AVO Magazine presents
    • AVO Magazine Podcast
    • Join AVO Magazine’s Discord Server
    • Submit News to AVO Magazine
    • Support AVO Magazine
  • Japanese Music
    • Music News
      • Music Announcements
      • Musical Snack
    • Curtain-raiser
    • Weekly MV Roundup
      • Weekly MV Roundup
      • About: 7 New Music Videos You Need To Check Out
    • Interviews Musicians
    • Music Reviews
    • Music Reports
  • Japan-related Events
    • Anime Events
    • Convention and expo announcements
    • Music Announcements
    • Other announcements
    • Reports
  • Japan-related Reviews
    • Book Reviews
    • Film Reviews
    • Game Reviews
    • Music Reviews
    • Other Reviews
    • Product Reviews
    • Series Reviews
  • Colophon
  • Contact
This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.