Japan

The Monocle team celebrates the endlessly fascinating and culturally rich country of Japan. Ever since it launched in 2007, Monocle has had a rich and deep connection with Japan. From day one the magazine has had a Tokyo bureau - which today also...

"A sharp-tongued spokesman for Japan's environment and traditions" -The New York TimesIn Alex Kerr's critically acclaimed Lost Japan and Dogs and Demons, he documented the decline of the traditional landscapes of Japan, his adopted home of many years...

The Rough Guide to TokyoMake the most of your time on Earth with the ultimate travel guides.World-renowned 'tell it like it is' travel guide, now with free eBook.Get Olympic ready with this practical 'tell it like it is' guidebook to Tokyo. Featuring...

The Japanese bestseller: a tale of love, new beginnings, and the comfort that can be found between the pages of a good book.When twenty-five-year-old Takako's boyfriend reveals he's marrying someone else, she reluctantly accepts her eccentric uncle...

kokoro [n.] intelligent heart, feeling mind One year. Two devastating losses. Three sacred Japanese mountains. A major life transition, a heart full of grief and a revelation that changes everything. Join Japanologist Beth Kempton on a pilgrimage...

Let Marco Polo Japan guide you around this beautiful country. Explore Japan with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the country's trendiest places, and get tips on...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783969001202Author Philip ArneillFormat HardbackPage Count 168Imprint Kehrer VerlagPublisher Kehrer Verlag

From serene Buddhist temples to the world's busiest intersection, experience the cosmopolitan culture, deeply embedded history, and legendary cuisine of Japan's top cities. Inside Moon Tokyo, Kyoto & Hiroshima you'll find:Flexible itineraries for 1 to 5...

'A truly transformative read' Sunday Times STYLE'More than ever, we need books like this' Jessica Seaton, Co-Founder of Toast and author of Gather, Cook, FeastA whole new way of looking at the world - and your life - inspired by centuries-old Japanese...

'A memorable, oddly beautiful book' Wall Street Journal'A marvellous glimpse of the Japan that rarely peeks through the country's public image' Washington PostOne sunny spring morning in the 1970s, an unlikely Englishman set out on a pilgrimage that...

THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER'Chris Broad explores Japan in all its quirky glory..Endlessly fascinating!'Will Ferguson, author of Hokkaido Highway Blues'Carves a unique path across Japan bringing him into contact with far too many cats, heartening renewal in...

Lonely Planet's Japan is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Summit Mount Fuji, pay your respects at Buddhist temples in Kyoto, and have...

Get closer to Japan with DK EyewitnessPicnics under Kyoto's cherry blossom trees. Sake tasting in the mountains of Honshu. Exploring the tranquil temples of Tokyo. For a vacation to remember, Japan is hard to beat. Whatever your dream trip involves, this...

Be more Zen in 2024 with this little book of 100 tips and activities to soothe the soul'Brings the spirit of Zen Buddhism to everyday life . . . 100 snack-size Zen activities you can do daily to add more calm to your life' Daily Telegraph_______Zen is...

Home to serene temples, peaceful zen gardens, first-class museums and futuristic skyscrapers, Tokyo blends seamlessly the best of ancient and contemporary Japan.Make the most of your trip to Japan's dynamic capital with DK Eyewitness Top 10. Planning is...

This Japan guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places. It also provides detailed practical information on preparing for a trip and what to...

The home of trusted full-colour visual dictionaries for everyday use. A photographic guide to the key words and phrases in Japanese. This attractive pocket-sized book is a perfect travel companion and provides a practical guide to Japan and...

More than 400 authentic Japanese recipes for the home cook from bestselling author Nancy Singleton HachisuJapan: The Cookbook has more than 400 sumptuous recipes by acclaimed food writer Nancy Singleton Hachisu. The iconic and regional traditions of...

Lonely Planet's Tokyo is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the city has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Enjoy local beers at an izakaya, catch the cherry blossoms in bloom and climb to...

For first-time visitors and seasoned gourmets alike, Japan Eats! is an entertaining guide to the pleasures and pitfalls of dining in Japan--with hilarious insights and tips not found in other books. Whether it's the proper technique for holding...

You will never be lost for words in your travels around Japan again! Your ideal pocket-sized travel companion and the accompanying free ebook will ensure that you can say what you need in Japanese with ease and confidence. Reliable, portable...

Where would you like to travel? The aquarium, the amusement park, the great outdoors, the hot springs... Make a plan and pack your little bag! The cute kitties of Mofusand have conquered Japan and now, they're taking a trip! Incredible illustrator...

An enchanting and fascinating insight into Japanese landscape, culture, history and future. Originally written in Japanese, this passionate, vividly personal book draws on the author's experiences in Japan over thirty years. Alex Kerr brings to life the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781951949693Author Lingo MasteryFormat PaperbackPage Count 166Imprint Lingo MasteryPublisher Lingo MasteryWeight(grams) 399gDimensions(mm) 279mm * 216mm *...

'Absolutely breathtaking' Christy Lefteri, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Beekeeper of Aleppo.We all have something to tell those we have lost . . .On a windy hill in Japan, in a garden overlooking the sea stands a disused phone box. For years,...

Traveling to Japan has never been so much fun--visit the land of anime, manga, cosplay, hot springs and sushi!This graphic Japan travel guide is the first of its kind exploring Japanese culture from a cartoonist's perspective. Cool Japan Guide takes you...

'Up there with the best of them...A big, fat five stars from me' Sue Moorcroft 'An irresistible slice of escapism' Phillipa Ashley Grab your passport and escape to a land of dazzling skyscrapers,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781951949112Author Lingo MasteryFormat PaperbackPage Count 276Imprint Lingo MasteryPublisher Lingo MasteryWeight(grams) 372gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm *...

'His account of their "foodie family road trip" establishes Booth as the next Bill Bryson.' New York TimesJapan is the pre-eminent food nation on earth. The creativity of the Japanese, their dedication and ingenuity, not to mention courage in the face of...

More than just a Japan travel guide, Manabeshima Island Japan paints a colorful and entertaining picture of a particular place and time in Japan.Japan is made up of thousands of sacred islands, artificial islands, industrial islands, resort islands, wild...

Don't just see the sights get to know the people. The Japanese people have always seen themselves as a nation uniquely apart. Their exquisite art forms and elegant culture, military prowess and technological precision, have long been the envy of...

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet's Kyoto is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Walk through thousands of vermillion entrance gates...

Abridged editionIt had never been done before. Not in 4000 years of Japanese recorded history had anyone followed the Cherry Blossom Front from one end of the country to the other. Nor had anyone hitchhiked the length of Japan. But, heady on sakura and...

This Tokyo guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places. It also provides detailed practical information on preparing for a trip and what to...

Japan is steeped in legend and myth, perhaps the greatest of which is the popular misconception that the country is simply too expensive to visit. The truth is that flights to Japan are cheaper than they've ever been, accommodation can be great value,...

Trope Tokyo, the fourth volume in the Trope City Editions series, celebrates the architecture and urban landscapes of this dynamic metropolis fusing the ancient and the ultramodern. The collection highlights the photographic images of emerging and...

A fascinating journey through the wisdom and wonders of JapanIn love with all things Japan or looking to absorb a little Japanese wisdom into your daily life? From the philosophies of ikigai and wabi sabi to kitsch karaoke nights and futuristic robot...

The home of trusted Japanese dictionaries for everyday language learning. A handy and affordable Japanese to English and English to Japanese reference for every day, including short grammars of Japanese and English. Offers travellers and...

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As read on BBC Radio 4 'Book of the Week'Shortlisted for the Stanford Dolman Travel Book of the Year AwardLonglisted for the RSL Ondaatje Prize'Sherman's is a special book. Every sentence, every thought she has, every question she asks, every detail she...