Speaker 1: Welcome to the WBZ book Club. I'm Jordan Rich. Having
Speaker 1: not been to Tokyo or any parts of Japan for
Speaker 1: that matter, an interesting book on the subject called Tokyo
Speaker 1: Tempos by Michael Pronco will provide those who want to
Speaker 1: travel there with quite the insight. The author has been
Speaker 1: living in Japan for many years. He's an American literature professor,
Speaker 1: and Tokyo Tempos is a series of essays on the
Speaker 1: culture of the community, from cuisine delicacies to saki wine
Speaker 1: to the city that blooms in the spring with cherry blossoms.
Speaker 1: Pronco obviously loves living in Tokyo, with a breathtaking view
Speaker 1: of Mount Fuji from his apartment, to his understanding of
Speaker 1: the passion of the Japanese, their dedication to work and responsibility,
Speaker 1: the history of the city, its culture and architecture, and religion.
Speaker 1: Tokyo is a huge city. Michael Pronco talks up the
Speaker 1: day to day experiences that make the people and this
Speaker 1: amazing city so vibrant. Well written essays from an American
Speaker 1: living in Tokyo. It's called Tokyo Tempos by Michael Pronco,
Speaker 1: and that's the book club. WBZ Boston News radio