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Meet the real Japan and fall in love with its culture, customs, traditions and people in this illuminative exploration of one of the most extraordinary countries on the planet.

Japan is a country full of surprising contrasts from its sacred Shinto shrines to its effervescent pop culture. Get to the heart of beloved rituals from slurping oodles of noodles, to slipping into steaming onsens, and embarking on spiritual pilgrimages. With over 70 fascinating topics that cover lifestyle, craft, nature, food and more, discover the wonders of this unforgettable country through local Japanese voices who know its corners intimately.

Inside Love Japan:

• The ultimate deep-dive into special and unique aspects of life in Japan with stunning photos, maps and how-to guides
• Over 70 topics that explore culture and tradition; lifestyle and community; art, craft and design; nature and landscape; food and drink
• Includes 25 interviews with Japanese experts offering firsthand insights into bonsai, karate, sushi and more
• Features beautiful illustrations by Japanese artist QI Ren
• Written by Lonely Planet's team of on-the-ground writers in Japan: Yoko Kawaguchi, Manami Okazaki, Rie Miyoshi, Yuko Tamura, Kylie Clark, Florentyna Leow, Rob Goss, Craig McLachlan

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