World Heritage Japan
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Photographer and longtime Japan resident captures stunning images of Japan's many UNESCO World Heritage sitesStunning full-color photographsPreface by Pico IyerAuthor and photographer John Lander takes the magnificent UNESCO World Heritage sites of Japan as a starting point for exploring the country's architecture, history, customs and festivals. Lander, who has lived in Japan for 35 years, traveled to almost all the country's UNESCO sites: from well-known places like Mount Fuji to hidden temple gardens and hard-to-reach wild islands. This book also includes cultural elements listed as intangible world heritage, providing intimate portraits of Japanese cuisine, crafts and performance arts. With a lyrical preface by Pico Iyer and illustrated with over 180 full-color photographs, World Heritage Japan is Lander's personal photographic tribute to a diverse and ancient culture - a stunning visual journey across Japan.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:6164510112
ISBN13:9786164510111
Release Date:November 2019
Publisher:River Books
Length:232 Pages
Weight:2.25 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 9.1" x 9.2"
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