The east bank, the quiet west, the islands, and the rivers that shaped it all — no Japanese required.

Part 1 gave you the spine of Tokyo. This gives you the body: the places locals actually live, and the water and fire that decided where everything went.

By the end

You will be able to pick a Tokyo neighbourhood you have never heard of, explain why it exists where it does, and plan a day there without a guidebook.

Who this is for

Anyone who finished Part 1 — or already knows Shibuya, Asakusa and Shinjuku — and wants the rest of the city, whether they are flying next month or never leaving their sofa.