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Tokyo

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Contents

4 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Orientation

    Welcome to Tokyo, a city that functions as a living palimpsest, where layers of history are constantly overwritten but never fully erased. As we stand in this sprawling megalopolis, it is essential to understand that Tokyo is not…

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  2. 2The Lineage of Kintsugi in Japanese History

    To truly appreciate the activity of Kintsugi in Tokyo, we must look back at the historical lineage that has handed down this technique from ancient times. Kintsugi, or 'golden joinery,' is believed to have originated in the 15th…

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  3. 3The Philosophy of the Scar: Cracks as Landscape

    One of the most striking concepts in the world of Kintsugi, as practiced in the studios of Tokyo, is the idea that cracks are considered a 'landscape.' In a traditional sense, a landscape refers to the visible features of an area…

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  4. 4Closing

    As we conclude our exploration of Tokyo through the lens of Kintsugi, take a moment to reflect on the city around you. Tokyo itself is a masterpiece of Kintsugi. …

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What is Tokyo?

Tokyo is a place with 4 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
TypeActivity
Story sections4
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates35.6895, 139.6917
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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