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<v Speaker 1>Welcome to the WBZ book Club. I'm Jordan Rich. Having

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<v Speaker 1>not been to Tokyo or any parts of Japan for

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<v Speaker 1>that matter, an interesting book on the subject called Tokyo

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<v Speaker 1>Tempos by Michael Pronco will provide those who want to

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<v Speaker 1>travel there with quite the insight. The author has been

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<v Speaker 1>living in Japan for many years. He's an American literature professor,

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<v Speaker 1>and Tokyo Tempos is a series of essays on the

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<v Speaker 1>culture of the community, from cuisine delicacies to saki wine

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<v Speaker 1>to the city that blooms in the spring with cherry blossoms.

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<v Speaker 1>Pronco obviously loves living in Tokyo, with a breathtaking view

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<v Speaker 1>of Mount Fuji from his apartment, to his understanding of

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<v Speaker 1>the passion of the Japanese, their dedication to work and responsibility,

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<v Speaker 1>the history of the city, its culture and architecture, and religion.

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<v Speaker 1>Tokyo is a huge city. Michael Pronco talks up the

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<v Speaker 1>day to day experiences that make the people and this

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<v Speaker 1>amazing city so vibrant. Well written essays from an American

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<v Speaker 1>living in Tokyo. It's called Tokyo Tempos by Michael Pronco,

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<v Speaker 1>and that's the book club. WBZ Boston News radio