The Japan Book

Devotional places of tranquillity which surprise amidst metropolitan bustle; contemplative lakes, picturesquely situated at the foot of steeply rising volcanoes; or traditional garden art framed by modern skyscrapers: Japan is a country of extraordinary contrasts and home to an extraordinary culture which holds no end of surprises. This picture volume attempts to capture all the facets of the island state – from the metropolis of Tokyo via the old imperial city of Kyoto to the natural wonders of the country with its hot springs.