The Right Half of Tokyo

Author: Kyoichi Tsuzuki

A quirky travelogue through the right half of Tokyo, spotlighting fascinating individuals radiating overwhelming creative power — including Hideo Tsuchiya, former president of Orient Industry. A uniquely skewed look into the vibrant subcultures of Tokyo!

Delving deep into the lesser-explored eastern districts of the metropolis, The Right Half of Tokyo offers readers an offbeat and compelling portrait of the city’s creative fringe. From underground artists to visionary entrepreneurs, the book captures a dynamic cast of characters who challenge conventions and reshape cultural norms. At the heart of this vivid exploration is Hideo Tsuchiya, the trailblazing former president of Orient Industry, whose contributions to Japan’s doll-making craftsmanship and subculture evolution are as thought-provoking as they are boundary-pushing. With keen observational insight and an eye for the unusual, Kyoichi Tsuzuki invites readers to discover a Tokyo that defies stereotypes — bold, bizarre, and bursting with authenticity.