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Secret Japan

An insider's guide to deeper travel in the world's most fascinating country
Brief Description
A stunning and immersive guide to deeper travel in Australia's top travel destination, by an expert travel writer who is intimately acquainted with the wonders of Japan.In Secret Japan, writer and tour host Jane Lawson draws on over 40 years of immersive Japan travel to open up a... Read More
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A stunning and immersive guide to deeper travel in Australia's top travel destination, by an expert travel writer who is intimately acquainted with the wonders of Japan.

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A stunning and immersive guide to deeper travel in Australia's top travel destination, by an expert travel writer who is intimately acquainted with the wonders of Japan.

In Secret Japan, writer and tour host Jane Lawson draws on over 40 years of immersive Japan travel to open up a world that outsiders rarely access. Through storytelling, photography and practical advice, this book will help to guide you towards your own ideal itinerary:

  • Shape a journey to suit your interests, avoid crowds or make the most of the seasons.
  • Discover the intricate wonders of Japanese dining, arts, crafts and etiquette.
  • Explore the unique attractions and characters of each prefecture. 

This book doesn’t just tell you what to see and do in Japan (though it will give you many ideas); it teaches you how to travel, offering priceless insights into Japan’s culture and history to help guide you towards a more authentic connection with the land of the rising sun.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781923046412

Publisher: Affirm Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 April 2026

Country: Australia

Imprint: Affirm Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 4191.0mm

Height: 5461.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 288

About the Author

Jane Lawson has explored Japan with rare devotion for more than forty years. A former chef, food publisher and respected food and travel writer, she is known for her deep cultural insight and her instinct for drawing out Japan’s essence from the details of everyday life. The author of Zenbu Zen, Yoshoku and A Little Taste of Japan, Jane is also the founder of Zenbu Tours, a boutique travel company offering immersive culinary and cultural experiences, and Zenbu Home, an online store celebrating Japan’s handcrafted and timeworn objects.

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