A Year in Tōkyō

A Year in Tōkyō follows Australian writer and illustrator Christy Anne Jones through the thirteen months she spent living in Tokyo, starting the summer after she turned 21. Part memoir and part practical guide, it tracks her transition into freelance travel writing and English teaching while navigating culture shock and financial uncertainty far from home.

Alongside the personal narrative, the book works as a genuine resource for visitors: museum and bookshop recommendations, day trips out of the city, where to find the best food, and guides to local festivals, all illustrated throughout. It reads as both a coming-of-age account of a specific year abroad and a companion for anyone planning their own time in the city.