Japan

In Kansai Cool anthropologist, writer and filmmaker Christal Whelan offers profound insights in the only collection of essays to focus on Kansai, Japan's ancient heartland. Kansai ; the region in Western Japan that boasts the ancient capitals of Kyoto...

Kannon, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, is the one who "hears the cries of the world" and vows to "assist anyone in distress." As the author embarks on the pilgrimage route that extends from the Japan Sea to the Pacific Ocean, through the ancient city of...

Tokyo is a vibrant city where the cultures of the East and the West are remixed into perceptibly Japanese forms. This book traces the cultural and literary history of Tokyo from an obscure fishing village to one of the largest metropolises in the world...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780679738343Author Pico IyerFormat PaperbackPage Count 352Imprint Vintage BooksPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 255gDimensions(mm) 203mm * 132mm...

Whether you are interested in this unique city's history or are planning to travel to Kyoto, Kyoto City of Zen will serve as inspiration and provide invaluable insight into Kyoto's culture.This travel pictorial and Japan travel guide captures the sites...

The only resource you need for travel to Japan! This award-winning guide puts the whole country in the palm of your hand. With a large pull-out map and tips on all the best sights, travelers can be sure they are seeing the best of Japan without wasting...

A funny and intimate travelogue of one woman's unexpected adventures in Japan.French illustrator Julie Blanchin-Fujita arrived in Tokyo for what she thought would be a one-year stint, and ended up never leaving. In this graphic novel-style memoir she...

"An indispensable guide to Japanese cinema and culture." --Library Journal "Viewed any which way, Japan through the eyes of Donald Richie is an interesting and rewarding place to read about. This is...yet another reminder that he is a...

Whether you're a seasoned globetrotter planning your next trip, a curious armchair traveler dreaming up a future destination, or just a lover of all things Japanese, this photographic journey will fulfill your fantasies and spark new desires. The...

Cherry trees, symbol of the Japanese spring, flower in a riotous blaze of glory from late March through early April, suffusing the surrounding landscape with springtime colour. This book shows the beauty of cherry blossoms in Kyoto. It features 48...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9782361954925Author Thierry TeyssierFormat PaperbackPage Count 144Imprint JonglezPublisher JonglezWeight(grams) 295gDimensions(mm) 200mm * 136mm * 12mm

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During two research trips to Japan, Judith Pascoe was fascinated to discover the popularity that Emily Brontë's novel Wuthering Heights has enjoyed there. Nearly 100 years after its first formal introduction to the country, the novel continues to engage...

The 500 Hidden Secrets of Tokyo is an affectionate city guide, written by Tokyo local Yukiko Tajima. She has listed 500 must-visit places in her truly fascinating hometown, as well as good-to-know facts. The city has a great many aspects that are...

Yoshinori Henguchi's explosive poetry and gritty photography build on the surrealism of Haruki Murakami and his contemporaries to create a new aesthetic for a young generation of Japanese artists. Henguchi explores what he calls man's "foolish will" to...

Tokyo may be the capital of Japan, but Kyoto is its heart and soul. The rich textures of twelve centuries of culture seem to have woven themselves into the very air. How else could you explain the centuries-old feel of the Gion quarter, where geisha...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781940842226Author Sumiko KajiyamaFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint Museyon GuidesPublisher Museyon Guides

Author and photographer John Lander takes the magnificent UNESCO World Heritage sites of Japan as a starting point for exploring the country's architecture, history, customs and festivals. Lander, who has lived in Japan for 35 years, travelled to almost...

This compact travel guide and pictorial is the #1 selling travel book in Japan! Packed with cultural and historical information along with charming photographs, you can take a trip to Japan to always remember.Japan is a country shrouded in mystery, even...

"It's a nice tome for armchair travel, whisking you off around the country from where you sit-or time travel, taking you back to that life-changing decade-lost holiday and old friends."-The Japan TimesVisit the most compelling cultural and nature sites...

Japan is a land of diversity and contradictions with a unique, somewhat mysterious culture. It is a place where you will find ancient temples, shrines and customs cherished and unchanged for over thousand years, as well as cutting edge technology and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781101973479Author Pico IyerFormat PaperbackPage Count 208Imprint Vintage BooksPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 210gDimensions(mm) 203mm * 131mm...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781978427938Author Katasha LeeFormat PaperbackPage Count 170Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace Independent Publishing...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781913114008Author Matthew BaxterFormat PaperbackPage Count 74Imprint Super Cheap GuidesPublisher Super Cheap GuidesWeight(grams) 109gDimensions(mm) 229mm *...

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...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781676460763Author Justin SchrothFormat PaperbackPage Count 210Imprint Independently PublishedPublisher Independently PublishedWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781497577633Author J. M. HewittFormat PaperbackPage Count 222Imprint Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP)Publisher Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP)

2018 Foreword Indie Awards WinnerGoing to Japan? This unfussy modern guide guarantees you keep it polite and get it right!This guide to common courtesy, acceptable behavior, and manners is essential for any visitor to Japan. Japanese are unfailingly...

While teaching in Japan, Judith Pascoe was fascinated to discover the popularity that Emily Bronte's novel Wuthering Heights has enjoyed there. Nearly 100 years after its first formal introduction to the country, the novel continues to engage the...

Kyoto's top sights brought to life through the evocative words of long-term resident John Dougill and the stunning photography of Patrick Hochner. Kyoto is the birthplace of Japanese culture-a fact that is evident in every corner of the city. Japan's...

In 1980 Cathy N. Davidson traveled to Japan to teach English at a leading all-women's university. It was the first of many journeys and the beginning of a deep and abiding fascination. In this extraordinary book, Davidson depicts a series of intimate...

The only guide you'll need for getting around Tokyo! Everything you need is in this one convenient Japan travel guide-including a large pull-out map! For travelers who want to experience everything Tokyo has to offer, look no further than Tokyo Tuttle...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9798865445210Author James L WeinsteinFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint Independently PublishedPublisher Independently PublishedWeight(grams) 181g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9798864358788Author Ronald L BakkeFormat PaperbackPage Count 106Imprint Independently PublishedPublisher Independently PublishedWeight(grams) 263g

Tokyo lives up to its reputation as a modern metropolis and, as this book shows, it is also one of the most exciting and diverse places on the planet.Focusing on Tokyo and its surrounding areas, photojournalist Stephen Mansfield brings this buzzing place...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781537690070Author MR Lee MartinFormat PaperbackPage Count 172Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace Independent...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9798577123000Author Marcus ChenFormat PaperbackPage Count 234Imprint Independently PublishedPublisher Independently PublishedWeight(grams) 152g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781503369559Author Getaway GuidesFormat PaperbackPage Count 92Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace Independent...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789492722249Author William De LangeFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint Toyo PressPublisher Toyo PressWeight(grams) 181gDimensions(mm) 203mm * 127mm * 9mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781006770111Author Mrs Emily Bronson CongerFormat PaperbackPage Count 138Imprint BlurbPublisher BlurbWeight(grams) 152g