Secret Tokyo

Secret Tokyo

Author: Pierre Mustière

Publisher: Editions Jonglez

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9782361951153

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A building that acts as a giant firewall, a secret city center canyon, a statue that cures warts, ultra-modern designer toilets, an extraordinary tree that helps you quit smoking, an electronic sunflower, a spectacular modern temple hidden in the heart of Shinjuku, a street that gives Tokyo taxi drivers nightmares, a massive building that looks like a warship, forgotten rivers ... Far from the crowds and the usual clichés, Tokyo swings between modernity and tradition, preservation of its heritage, sophisticated aestheticism and eccentricity, offering countless off-beat experiences. The Japanese capital is home to any number of well-hidden treasures that are revealed only to residents and travellers who find their way off the beaten track. An indispensable guide for those who thought they knew Tokyo well or would like to discover the other face of the city.


500 Hidden Secrets of Tokyo

500 Hidden Secrets of Tokyo

Author: Yukiko Tajima

Publisher: Uitgeverij Luster

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9789460582202

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"An inspirational and practical guide to Tokyo's finest and most interesting places, buildings, restaurants, shops, museums, galleries, neighborhoods, gardens and cafes"--Amazon.com


Tokyo's Mystery Deepens

Tokyo's Mystery Deepens

Author: Michael Pronko

Publisher: eBook Partnership

Published: 2015-01-13

Total Pages: 193

ISBN-13: 1942410069

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What happens when large bugs get trapped on crowded Tokyo trains? How does allergy season affect Tokyo's millions? Ever wonder why Japanese love to take photos together or how everyone feels during rainy season? How is Tokyo made so compact and made as much from imagination as from concrete and steel? Longtime resident, writer and professor Michael Pronko shows just why Tokyo life is equal parts trial and joy. This collection offers up essential skills for living in the vastest, most crowded city in the world-sweating politely, suffering noise and glancing in mirrors--and muses over the minutest of daily details-window flowers, eye contact and small gestures of thanks. If you're traveling to Tokyo, these essays point you toward the undercurrents of life and if you've ever considered visiting Tokyo, these essays will give you more reasons to go. Tokyo's Mystery Deepens brings together essays from Pronko's monthly column in Newsweek Japan, which has remained highly popular with Japanese readers for the last ten years. Originally published in Japanese, these concise, pointed essays are available in English for the first time. As with the first collection, Beauty and Chaos, Pronko examines Tokyo as a city, a culture and an overpowering experience. Tokyo's Mystery Deepens taps into the enigmatic sides of Tokyo with humor, delicacy and a large dose of healthy confusion. Praise for Beauty and Chaos:"e;Japanese who are used to Tokyo are caught off guard by his conclusions derived from careful observation, and are struck dumb...Tokyo, the city we are so careless of, suddenly starts to become glorious. It is a wonder!"e; Chunichi Shimbun (Newspaper) (translated from Japanese version) "e;Giving up the bias and seeing the city with completely different standards, you will see the unexpected, attractive face of Tokyo. This book is a guide for rediscovering Tokyo that lets us see the city with unique new features."e; Nikkan Gendai (translated from Japanese version) Japanese version available from KADOKAWA Publishers as: a E a aa a aeZaaSae-aae*aa a zaaa a a -a -a ae'-)


Secret Messages

Secret Messages

Author: David J. Alvarez

Publisher:

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 312

ISBN-13:

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To defeat your enemies you must know them well. In wartime, however, enemy codemakers make that task much more difficult. If you cannot break their codes and read their messages, you may discover too late the enemy's intentions. That's why codebreakers were considered such a crucial weapon during World War II. In Secret Messages, David Alvarez provides the first comprehensive analysis of the impact of decoded radio messages (signals intelligence) upon American foreign policy and strategy from 1930 to 1945. He presents the most complete account to date of the U.S. Army's top-secret Signal Intelligence Service (SIS): its creation, its struggles, its rapid wartime growth, and its contributions to the war effort. Alvarez reveals the inner workings of the SIS (precursor of today's NSA) and the codebreaking process and explains how SIS intercepted, deciphered, and analyzed encoded messages. From its headquarters at Arlington Hall outside Washington, D.C., SIS grew from a staff of four novice codebreakers to more than 10,000 people stationed around the globe, secretly monitoring the communications of not only the Axis powers but dozens of other governments as well and producing a flood of intelligence. Some of the SIS programs were so clandestine that even the White House—unaware of the agency's existence until 1937—was kept uninformed of them, such as the 1943 creation of a super-secret program to break Soviet codes and ciphers. In addition, Alvarez brings to light such previously classified operations as the interception of Vatican communications and a comprehensive program to decrypt the communications of our wartime allies. He also dispels many of the myths about the SIS's influence on American foreign policy, showing that the impact of special intelligence in the diplomatic sphere was limited by the indifference of the White House, constraints within the program itself, and rivalries with other agencies (like the FBI). Drawing upon military and intelligence archives, interviews with retired and active cryptanalysts, and over a million pages of cryptologic documents declassified in 1996, Alvarez illuminates this dark corner of intelligence history and expands our understanding of its role in and contributions to the American effort in World War II.


Secret Tokyo

Secret Tokyo

Author:

Publisher: Little, Brown

Published: 2015-10-06

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780316265843

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A coloring book that will relax and inspire--all the while transporting you to the beautiful and elegant Japan. Get your pens out, open this book, and discover Japan. Stop before the shop windows of Tokyo and get lost in the bustle of this futuristic glittering city. Or make your way to Kyoto, where an endless string of lanterns illuminates the night sky. Let your pens and pencils replace your camera to capture the beauty of the kimonos, umbrellas, kites and landscapes that are found on these pages. Best of all, feel the stress melt away as your inner artist comes alive. Appealing to all ages, this intricate coloring book will inspire and delight.


Hidden Atrocities

Hidden Atrocities

Author: Jeanne Guillemin

Publisher: Columbia University Press

Published: 2017-09-26

Total Pages: 542

ISBN-13: 0231544987

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In the aftermath of World War II, the Allied intent to bring Axis crimes to light led to both the Nuremberg trials and their counterpart in Tokyo, the International Military Tribunal of the Far East. Yet the Tokyo Trial failed to prosecute imperial Japanese leaders for the worst of war crimes: inhumane medical experimentation, including vivisection and open-air pathogen and chemical tests, which rivaled Nazi atrocities, as well as mass attacks using plague, anthrax, and cholera that killed thousands of Chinese civilians. In Hidden Atrocities, Jeanne Guillemin goes behind the scenes at the trial to reveal the American obstruction that denied justice to Japan’s victims. Responsibility for Japan’s secret germ-warfare program, organized as Unit 731 in Harbin, China, extended to top government leaders and many respected scientists, all of whom escaped indictment. Instead, motivated by early Cold War tensions, U.S. military intelligence in Tokyo insinuated itself into the Tokyo Trial by blocking prosecution access to key witnesses and then classifying incriminating documents. Washington decision makers, supported by the American occupation leader, General Douglas MacArthur, sought to acquire Japan’s biological-warfare expertise to gain an advantage over the Soviet Union, suspected of developing both biological and nuclear weapons. Ultimately, U.S. national-security goals left the victims of Unit 731 without vindication. Decades later, evidence of the Unit 731 atrocities still troubles relations between China and Japan. Guillemin’s vivid account of the cover-up at the Tokyo Trial shows how without guarantees of transparency, power politics can jeopardize international justice, with persistent consequences.


Tokyo Surprise

Tokyo Surprise

Author: Alex Ko

Publisher: Usborne Books

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781409515104

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She's high-kicking. She's power-punching. She's back-flipping. Quick as a cat. Silent as a shadow. She's... over 70? When twelve-year-old twins Josh and Jessica visit their old gran in Tokyo things aren't quite what they expected. For starters, her flat is the most high-tech place they've ever been outside Dixon's. Suffice to say it makes them a little suspicious. But when their friend, popstar Kiki, is kidnapped and the twins set out to investigate they find themselves aided by a mysterious hooded ninja. But who is this shadowy crimefighter? None other than their gran!


Hearings

Hearings

Author: United States. Congress. House

Publisher:

Published: 1946

Total Pages: 2086

ISBN-13:

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Aftermath

Aftermath

Author: Ajay Menon.A

Publisher: Notion Press

Published: 2021-04-09

Total Pages: 459

ISBN-13: 1637455011

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Asbin is a pilot leading a depressing life in modern society. One day he is attacked by a group of terrorists from Perth airport. Asbin finds out they are from the future and wants Asbin as a key to unlock an ultimate weapon known as the Brahma’s lotus.


City Secrets: Uncovering Hidden Gems Across the Globe

City Secrets: Uncovering Hidden Gems Across the Globe

Author: Teresa Ice

Publisher: Teresa Ice

Published: 2024-08-30

Total Pages: 91

ISBN-13:

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"City Secrets: Uncovering Hidden Gems Across the Globe" is a captivating journey into the lesser-known corners of the world’s most renowned cities. This book goes beyond the typical tourist attractions to reveal the hidden courtyards, secret cafes, and unique museums that offer a richer, more authentic travel experience. Through detailed descriptions, insider tips, and stunning photography, readers are guided to explore vibrant neighborhoods, discover local favorites, and immerse themselves in the true essence of each city. Whether you're a curious traveler seeking unique adventures or a seasoned explorer looking for new discoveries, this book provides a fresh perspective on iconic destinations, encouraging you to uncover the hidden treasures that lie just off the beaten path.