{"product_id":"little-book-of-japan-9784805312131","title":"Little Book of Japan","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJapan is a country shrouded in mystery, even now in the 21st century. The myriad facets that, when put together, compose the whole of this nation are impossible to capture fully. But in \u003ci\u003eThe Little Book of Japan\u003c\/i\u003e, the dynamic photographer-writer team of Gorazd Vilhar and Charlotte Anderson do an admirable job of creating a celebration in words and images that encapsulates what makes this country so extraordinary. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSmall and easily portable, this Japan travel guide is organized in a series of 44 highlights with photographs contained within four chapters: Cultural Icons, Traditions, Places, and Spiritual Life. Under these four overarching ideals, Vilhar and Anderson explore a wide range of topics from Japanese cultural icons and traditions to Japan's spiritual life to its unique cities and villages. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBroad enough to satisfy anyone with interest in the culture, art, and beliefs of this unique island nation, yet comprehensive enough for the true Japanophile, \u003ci\u003eThe Little Book of Japan\u003c\/i\u003e is a stunning collection of photographs and thoughtful mini essays. With everything from Cherry Blossoms to Sushi, Calligraphy to Kimonos, Old Tokyo to Hiroshima, to intimate details of Buddhism and Pilgrimages, this book is a beautiful and enjoyable way to learn more about the fascinating island nation of Japan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGorazd Vilhar\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eCharlotte Anderson\u003c\/b\u003e are a photographer-writer team who have resided in Japan since 1985. Vilhar is a native of Slovenia and is an art historian by education. Anderson is a cultural anthropologist by training. Together they have produced nine books on Japan and its traditional culture. Their work frequently appears in travel magazines and on the website of the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO).\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Tuttle Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50525257728274,"sku":"9784805312131","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_c913f823-06ec-4a42-9648-99310ad30bcd.jpg?v=1731210938","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/little-book-of-japan-9784805312131","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}