Charming Japan

By: Christiansen, Heide

Explore Japan from an intimate, authentic perspective with Charming Japan, a captivating travel coffee table book by Heide Christiansen. From tranquil temples and historic districts to neon-lit cityscapes, coastal towns and secluded gardens, this volume reveals Japan's many faces beyond the classic sightseeing routes.

Featuring approximately 300 carefully curated color photographs, the book captures Japan's rich cultural heritage, refined aesthetics and striking landscapes across all seasons - from cherry blossoms and moss gardens to snowy mountain villages and seaside scenes. Readers are invited into atmospheric neighborhoods, local markets, traditional ryokan inns, sento bathhouses, and contemporary caf s and galleries.

With visits to favorite local spots, artisan workshops, small eateries, shrines and festivals, Charming Japan opens a window onto the everyday beauty and rituals of Japanese life. A beautifully illustrated overview map and thoughtful insights make this book an inspiring companion for travelers and armchair explorers alike, encouraging slow, mindful journeys through Japan.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3961718415
• ISBN13: 9783961718412
• Release Date: April 2027
• Publisher: Te Neues Publishing Company
• Length: 192 Pages