Featuring over 140 stunning photographs; this Japan travel pictorial captures all the beauty and high culture of Japan.Japan has fascinated foreign visitors and observers for centuries. Although Columbus did not find fables Zipang and its troves of gold he sought; countless sojourners in Japan — ranging from 16th century missionaries to 20th century backpackers with a yen for Zen — have had eye opening encounters with this land of contrasts. Physically one of the most beautiful countries in the world; and a civilization in its own right; Japan remains something of an enigma to outsiders. Futuristic visions seem to bloom effortlessly from time-honored traditions.This compelling photographic study by one of the worldrsquo;s leading photographers will take you from country roads to the skyscrapers of its amoebae-like megacities; from meditation-inducing rock gardens to the other-worldly frenzy of communal festivals. Through initiation into their psychology; mores; and religious and artistic sentiments; yoursquo;ll learn something of what it means to be Japanese
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Four StarsBy JJSA+0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy yanelleArrived in great condition.Its a wonderful book.5 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Review of Kindle versionBy Scott BovardMy primary purpose is to review the Kindle format (2 stars) as opposed to the book itself (3 stars). Because I love the Kindle it is always my first choice to buy books in that format. Unfortunately; this book does not read well on the Kindle. The problem is much of the content are that of images which; on the Kindle; border on illegible -- the zoom view is only slightly better than the standard view. The images are much better on the PC version of the Kindle viewer but not as good as the paperback version of the book.As for the book (3 stars): it is a requirement for an architecture class I am attending which is why I made the purchase. I am a beginning architecture student and interpret the book to be a helpful overview of architectural graphics but not specific enough to be instructive.Overall; I would buy the book again but only in the paper format.
