Lonely Planet Love Japan
by Lonely Planet
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304
8 Sept 2026
Hardback
Lonely Planet Publications
9781806532995
Meet the realJapan and fall in love with its culture, customs, traditions and people in this illuminative exploration of one of the most extraordinary countries on the planet.
Japan is a country full of surprising contrasts from its sacred Shinto shrines to its effervescent pop culture. Get to the heart of beloved rituals from slurping oodles of noodles, to slipping into steaming onsens, and embarking on spiritual pilgrimages. With over 70 fascinating topics that cover lifestyle, craft, nature, food and more, discover the wonders of this unforgettable country through local Japanese voices who know its corners intimately.
Inside Love Japan:
- The ultimate deep-dive into special and unique aspects of life in Japan with stunning photos, maps and how-to guides
- Over 70 topics that exploreculture and tradition; lifestyle and community; art, craft and design; nature and landscape; food and drink
- Includes 25 interviews with Japanese expertsoffering firsthand insights into bonsai, karate, sushi and more
- Features beautiful illustrationsby Japanese artist QI Ren
- Written by Lonely Planet's team of on-the-ground writers in Japan: Yoko Kawaguchi, Manami Okazaki, Rie Miyoshi, Yuko Tamura, Kylie Clark, Florentyna Leow, Rob Goss, Craig McLachlan
The perfect book for first-time visitors, frequent adventurers, armchair travellers, and anyone curious about this mesmerising country: there's no place on earth quite like Japan.
