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The beguiling story of the Minaguchi-ya, an ancient inn on the Tokaido Road, founded on the eve of the establishment of the Tokugawa shogunate. Travelers and guests flow into and past the inn--warriors on the march, lovers fleeing to a new life, pilgrims on their merry expeditions,... Read Full Overview

The beguiling story of the Minaguchi-ya, an ancient inn on the Tokaido Road, founded on the eve of the establishment of the Tokugawa shogunate. Travelers and guests flow into and past the inn--warriors on the march, lovers fleeing to a new life, pilgrims on their merry expeditions,... Read Full Overview

The book ""Japanese Inn: A Reconstruction Of The Past"" by Oliver Statler is a detailed account of the history and culture of Japanese inns, known as ryokans. The author takes the readers on a journey through time, tracing the origins of ryokans from the feudal era to the modern... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

Japanese Inn: A Reconstruction of the Past is a non-fiction book written by Oliver Statler. The book is a detailed account of the history and culture of traditional Japanese inns, known as ryokans. The author provides an in-depth analysis of the architecture, design, and hospitality... Read Full Overview