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Tokyo Sanpo, Sketches of Tokyo Life through French Eyes

June 25, 2009 by serge the concierge

Illustrator Florent Chavouet turned his 6 months in Japan into sketches of Tokyo life as seen through French eyes.

It became a book, Tokyo Sanpo (Editions Philippe Picquier).

Tokyo sanpo

Get a feel for Tokyo Sanpo with this 12 Page Sample.

He continues the adventure on his Florent Chavouet blog with a Daily Sushi illustration, the latest being Suchirurgien (June 24, illustration below from his blog). Chirurgien means surgeon in French.

Suchirurgien

You can find more of his creations on the Florent Chavouet site (in French).

If you are in Paris, his sketches are on display at the travel bookstore Itineraires at 60 rue St-Honoré until June 26.

File under Culture Clash for Tokyo Thursdays # 93

Previously on Tokyo Thursdays: Eatrip, People, Food and Rituals, A Japanese Film by Yuri Nomura

Posted on June 25, 2009 in Books, Consumer Products, Gift Ideas, Personal Organizer, Serge the Concierge, To Do Lists, Tokyo Thursdays, Travel, Weblogs | | Comments (0)

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