Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO)
December 3rd, 2008
Hostesses, bars, mobsters, and love hotels – An audio guided tour through Shinjuku notorious sin district
White Rabbit Press recently announced the release of TOKYO REALTIME: Kabukicho, the first edition in the much-anticipated Tokyo Realtime audio tour series. Tokyo Realtime audio tours interweave narration and interviews within a soundscape of location ambience and music to deliver a seamless mix of adventure and cultural insight while navigating real-world spaces.
Tokyo Realtime audio tours offer Tokyo visitors and residents alike a unique opportunity to explore Tokyo alongside an area expert who provides navigation, compelling cultural observations and historical background, revealing new sides to Tokyo’s most interesting neighborhoods.
The first edition in the Tokyo Realtime series, TOKYO REALTIME: Kabukicho takes listeners on a night stroll through Japan’s most imaginative entertainment district: Shinjuku’s notorious Kabukicho area. As you weave through the streets of countless bars, strip joints, love hotels, and eateries, you’ll learn about the area’s colorful personalities and history, soak in the local ambience, and get insights into the local area.
The 65 minute tour includes a CD with mp3 audio, an area map (printed on durable, waterproof paper), and a booklet of area photography. Listeners simply transfer the audio program to any portable mp3 player, go to the starting point on the included map and press play.
Tokyo Realtime is a new and unqiue way to explore the city. This curated tour – featuring a sophisticated mix of “insider” narrative, music, and sound effects – provides a revitalized awareness of Shinjuku’s Kabukicho neighborhood.
Tokyo Realtime audio guided tours are the result of firsthand knowledge and exhaustive research. The TOKYO REALTIME: Kabukicho tour features interviews with local experts and personalities, including Lee Xiao Mu, a noted writer and Kabukicho guide, as well as renowned Japanese bondage artist Osada Steve, and others.
Additional details and an audio preview are available on the Tokyo Realtime showcase site www.TokyoRealtime.com
TOKYO REALTIME tours are available for purchase at the White Rabbit Press online shop www.WhiteRabbitPress.com
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