John Dougill

Japan's World Heritage Sites presents the exquisite temples, shrines, gardens, castles, and natural wonders found throughout Japan which have now been declared UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This new edition has a more convenient size and includes many newly-designated UNESCO sites including: Christian Sites in Nagasaki that tell the extraordinary story of Japan's Christians who continued to practice their faith in...

This book presents a true journey into the heart of the Kyoto experience—one which brings you deep into the world of Kyoto's ancient Zen Buddhist culture. Kyoto's Zen heritage represents one of mankind's greatest achievements, recognised by the large number of temples, shrines, and gardens which have been declared UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Millions of visitors travel to Kyoto yearly...

Observations on the people, culture, and history of Japan from a long-time resident riding the rails along the less-travelled western coastline. This journey the length of Japan takes the reader off the beaten tracks to explore some of the country's remoter regions along the Japan Sea - from Wakkanai in northern Hokkaido to Ibusuki in southern Kyushu - in a...