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Hidden Japan An Astonishing World Of Thatched Villages Ancient Shrines And Primeval Forests Alex Kerr

SKU: BELL-52181470

$ 31.00 ~~$ 45.00~~ (-31%)

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Hidden Japan An Astonishing World Of Thatched Villages Ancient Shrines And Primeval Forests Alex Kerr instant download after payment.

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

File Extension: PDF

File size: 36.63 MB

Pages: 259

Author: Alex Kerr

ISBN: 9784805317518, 4805317515

Language: English

Year: 2023

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Hidden Japan An Astonishing World Of Thatched Villages Ancient Shrines And Primeval Forests Alex Kerr by Alex Kerr 9784805317518, 4805317515 instant download after payment.

"A sharp-tongued spokesman for Japan's environment and traditions" --The New York Times
In Alex Kerr's critically acclaimed Lost Japan and Dogs and Demons, he documented the decline of the traditional landscapes of Japan, his adopted home of many years. Here, in Hidden Japan he makes a journey of rediscovery to find the wonders that still remain.
Originally published in Japanese as a call to preserve disappearing facets of Japan's rich and ancient culture, Hidden Japan records Kerr's travels to various remote and lesser-known places where pockets of traditional culture can still be found. Some are faraway--like Aogashima Island, 200 miles south of Tokyo--while others are easy to reach, such as Mii-dera temple just east of Kyoto. The ten engaging essays in this book describe surprising remnants of Japan's fragile physical and cultural environment, including:

Avant-garde Butoh dancing in the remote village of Tashiro in Akita Prefecture
How shochu liquor is distilled from tropical ferns on the Pacific island of Aogashima
An austere but delicious kaiseki meal in rural Tottori Prefecture composed of local herbs and meats
Anecdotes relating to Kerr's childhood growing up in Japan and his passion for restoring old houses
The damage caused by governmental infrastructure and reforestation policies, as well as by tourism
Plus many other topics!

Kerr's sharp eye for detail and exquisite descriptions of Japanese, arts, architecture and foods will inspire readers who already appreciate his unique look at the "reality" of Japan beyond the romance. His personal involvement and obvious love for his subjects encourage us all to think more carefully about our own traditions and environment, and to challenge ourselves to search for better solutions to preserve what is of value all around us.