Emergent Tokyo: Designing the Spontaneous City

The Emergent Tokyo book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the unique urban design of this vibrant city.

Written by Tokyoites themselves, this comprehensive guide delves into the five key features of Tokyo's cityscape that enable its 'emergent' urbanism, allowing the city to organize itself from the bottom up.

From iconic neon nightlife to tranquil neighborhood backstreets, this book provides a fresh understanding of the world's premier megacity and offers practical insights for how to bring Tokyo-style intimacy, adaptability, and spontaneity to other cities around the world.

Whether you are an architect, urban policy practitioner, or simply a curious traveler, Emergent Tokyo is sure to inspire and inform your next steps in this fascinating city.