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The Far Countries: A Traveller's Book of History, Land and Life (Large Print Edition)
Paperback
Series: The Far Countries
Publisher Price: $14.99
ISBN13: 9781808480751
Publisher: Meridian Publishers
Published: Jul 2 2026
Pages: 100
Weight: 0.32
Height: 0.21 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Discover Japan beyond the guidebook.
Japan is a land of striking contrasts, where ancient temples stand beside futuristic skylines, centuries-old traditions thrive in modern cities, and breathtaking landscapes have shaped one of the world's most remarkable civilizations.
The Far Countries: Japan is not a conventional travel guide. You won't find hotel recommendations, restaurant listings, or suggested itineraries. Instead, this book offers something far more enduring: a rich and engaging portrait of Japan's land, history, people, traditions, culture, cities, and modern society.
Written in a compelling narrative style, it explores how geography shaped the nation's destiny, how emperors, samurai, and shoguns forged its past, and how Japan became one of the world's most influential countries while preserving a unique cultural identity.
Whether you're planning a journey, studying Japanese history, preparing to live or work in Japan, or simply fascinated by its people and traditions, this book provides the knowledge and context that transform a visit-or an armchair adventure-into a deeper understanding.
Inside you'll discover the story behind Japan's landscapes, the rise of its great cities, its customs and cuisine, its enduring traditions, and the challenges and opportunities shaping the country today.
Part of The Far Countries series, this is a book designed to bring one of the world's most fascinating nations closer than ever before.
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