20 inspiring ways to explore Japan and connect with its landscape, people and culture.

This is a book about traveling for those of us who’d rather take our time. Whether it’s meeting artisans in Toyama or wandering between onsen hot springs in Kinosaki, walking the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trails or relaxing in the tropical paradise of Okinawa, travel is so much more than ticking off landmarks or filling an Instagram grid. This stunning book of 20 inspiring essays, each complete with a directory of personal recommendations, offers a considered, authentic approach to one of the world’s most traveled destinations.