| Title | : | The Monocle Book of Japan |
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| ISBN | : | 0500971072 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9780500971079 |
| Format Type | : | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages | : | 304 |
| Publication | : | Published May 19, 2020 |
Since it launched in 2007, Monocle has had deep roots in Japan. From day one, the magazine has maintained a Tokyo bureau, which today also encompasses a Monocle shop and radio studio.
Over the past decade, the magazine and its team have continued to build upon their appreciation for and understanding of the nation of Japan. Monocle’s stories have covered everything from a live journey on the emperor’s jet and the tastiest places to eat in Kagoshima to the fashion designers challenging conventions and the businesses with remarkable stories untold outside Japan.
The Monocle Book of Japan reveals the best of the country in the run-up to the 2021 Olympics. Complete with striking photography and captivating essays, this volume showcases some of Japan’s most intriguing splendors.
The Monocle Book of Japan Reviews
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This book is the only one I’ve found that captures the nuance that makes Japan such a uniquely wonderful place. It’s so good.
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This is a gorgeous book! I love the photos of the people. Just happy to smile at the camera! Lots of interesting things in here. And some lovely little tidbits like Masaki Suda is popular in Karaoke! Who knew? (I am a big Maskai Suda fan!) It has also helped me find a few more tea houses that I would like to visit. I also did not know that when they clean the shinkansen they have a scanner that scans for wet seats. I think that's good to know.
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Japan and Japan’s are my all time favorite.
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Of all the Monocle books I read this past year, this was my absolute favorite. It’s a beautiful love letter to Japan, and it definitely made me feel incredibly homesick.
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As a ever a beautiful Monocle publication that honors every coffee table and bookshelf by its visual appearance as well as its mouthwatering content. In addition to their monthly periodical does the Monocle brand publish a special edition coffee table book on a particular topic or country and so this one had its eye on the wonderous land of Japan. Beautiful photos, illustrations and worthwhile short articles and interviews lead the reader into this foreign culture and spark the good kind of wanderlust and interest that good travel publications should. I was fortunate enough to have visited this magical country already and felt it justily represented in this book, as to why I can only recommend it to those that have and haven't been there.
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If you've been to Japan and have enjoyed any of Monocle's Travel Guides, this is going to be right up your alley. Beautiful photos, foiled gold details on the cover, and tons of interesting content within. I want to go back after finishing this.
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More of a beginner’s book on Japan, but one of the better ones. Beautiful photography. Some interesting trivia occasionally. Not so much a comprehensive guide as a general inspiration.
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I found myself continually sobbing throughout this book.
Beautiful photography and wonderful narrative. It certainly brings this amazing country to life.
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No real secrets shown but the book gives a stylish and sophisticated overview on whats on in Japan!
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Made me excited about the upcoming trip. A love letter to Japan.
