From captivating movies and novels to avant-garde fashion and refined cuisine, Tokyo has been a source of inspiration for generations. Celebrating the beauty of everything the city has to offer, this edition is testament to the beauty of the Japanese capital and pays tribute to its eye-catching architecture, sought-after food scene and unmatched sense of style.

Narrated and imagined by photographer and author Andrea Fazzari, this volume is the latest addition to Assouline’s signature Chic Series. A Tokyo resident for years, she takes all travel enthusiasts on an imaginary itinerary through the city’s eclectic neighborhoods, making us discover new and unexpected personalities along the way thanks to exclusive tips and testimonies. 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Andrea Fazzari is a Tokyo-based, James Beard Award-winning photographer, author, director and dining consultant specializing in culture and travel. Andrea is the author, photographer and co-designer of Tokyo Chic (Assouline, 2023); Sushi Shokunin: Japan's Culinary Masters (Assouline, 2020); Tokyo New Wave: 31 Chefs Defining Japan's Next Generation (2018); and is the photographer and stylist of Aperitivo (2016) shot on location in Italy. She is a tastemaker in the book Hotel Stories (Assouline, 2013) and the photographer and global explorer on six continents for the Luxury Collection Destination Guides (Assouline, 2010).

Andrea is the recipient of the Lowell Thomas Gold Award for Travel Photography for her work in Argentina for Departures Magazine. She has photographed campaigns and projects for such companies as Cathay Pacific Airlines and Four Seasons Hotels, and for magazines such as Travel + Leisure, Vanity Fair, and Architectural Digest. Andrea was named one of Photo District News's "30 Photographers to Watch" in 2004. The publication also featured her as one of the year's best photographers in their 2017 Food Issue.

Before becoming a photographer, Andrea worked in fashion and film public relations for Giorgio Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, and Miramax Films. She has explored over ninety countries, and has lived – on her own – in seven. Fazzari is originally from Manhattan, and before finally moving to Japan, she lived in Italy, France, Hong Kong, Thailand, and Spain. Andrea speaks English, French, Italian and Spanish.