Contributors Include Key Figures from Portland's Culture Scene

This guidebook offers a deeper understanding of Portland, a city that has garnered attention in recent years for its urban development, community building initiatives by local governments, and its organic food farmers' markets, and has been featured in various media.

In Portland, with a population of about 600,000, some 400 people are drawn to its charm and move there every week. The city, home to many creators, is attracting global attention for its next-generation lifestyle that values sustainable, high-quality living within one's means.

What is it that captivates so many people? Could the factors that allow people to live vibrant, creative lives lie beyond a well-established system?—With this question in mind, and with the cooperation of local residents, the book is filled with keywords for experiencing the city like a local.

Opening the pages reveals over 420 spots introduced through verbs like "EAT," "LISTEN," and "MAKE." Key figures in each scene offer insights into various cultures, from "third wave coffee" – the meticulous brewing of high-quality, freshly roasted beans – and "microbreweries" producing craft beer and spirits, to DIY culture and tattoos. The book also features spots popular among locals.

Published annually to reflect the city's evolving landscape, this book serves not only as a travel guide but also as a source of inspiration for a fresh lifestyle.

'TRUE PORTLAND the unofficial guide for creative people
創造都市ポートランドガイド Annual 2014'
Release | Media Surf Communications
Specifications | Full color, 288 pages
Price | 1600 yen
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Book Launch Events
“Portland's Food Culture” with Local Chefs
Date | Friday, February 14
Time | 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Venue | Daikanyama T-Site, Building 1, 2nd Floor
17-5 Sarugaku-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Admission | Free (Limited to those who purchase the book at Daikanyama T-Site)
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Experiencing Portland's Spirit Through 10 Verbs
Date | Saturday, February 15
Time | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Venue | Harajuku IKI-BA
3-21-17 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Admission | 3000 yen (includes food)
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Cooking Event with Local Chefs
Date | Sunday, February 16
Time | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Venue | COOK COOP BOOK
G-TERRACE KIOICHO 1F, 4-5 Kioicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Admission | 3500 yen
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