Cool Japan: A Guide to Tokyo Kyoto Tohoku and Japanese Culture Past and Present (Museyon Guides)
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Written by local expert Sumiko Kajiyama Cool Japan is a three-part travel guide that explores the heart of Japanese culture and must-see places from a uniquely Japanese perspective. First visit Kyoto where you will discover 1 000 years of history from the ancient love story the Tale of Genji to the traditional tea ceremony. Then head to Tokyo to experience Japans cutting-edge capital where the 21st-century kawaii culture collides with landmarks like the Kabuki-za Theater and the ImperialPalace. For a different perspective venture outside the city to the serene towns of Tohoku the region largely affected by the 2011 tsunami disaster. Informative entertaining and useful this book is an ideal introduction for any traveler looking for a deeper understanding of Japanese culture past and present.
