These 42 essays examine the fluid feel and vibrant energies of Tokyo life with gentle humor and rich detail, burrowing into the unique intensities that suffuse the city and pondering what they mean to its millions of inhabitants. Based on 18 years living, teaching and writing in Tokyo, these essays on how Tokyoites work, dress, commute, eat and sleep reveal insights into the odd structures, intricate pleasures and engaging undertow of life in biggest city in the world.