A guide to discovering Japan in a different way. We would like to invite you on a journey that celebrates the art of taking time and creating unforgettable memories. This guide is not like the others. Its aim is to go beyond the usual tourism, offering a carefully curated collection of hidden gems, breathtaking places, extraordinary experiences and artist stories across all regions. This is a book for curious explorers who want to get off the beaten track and enrich their travels through art, design and culture. In this book, you will find... - A curation of the most spectacular locations across all regions. Our mission is to highlight the extraordinary in the ordinary. Our 320 pages feature over 350 locations, including off-the-beaten-path sites, cultural highlights, designer hotels and fine dining for every budget, as well as breathtaking natural viewpoints, selected for those with an appreciation for art, design, architecture and history. -Carefully designed itineraries. With our off-the-beaten-path tours or simple city strolls, you can balance your trip between urban getaways and unforgettable nature adventures. -Captivating stories from local artists. Be inspired by the artists, architects, designers, and innovators transforming Japanese culture by reading their perspectives on contemporary culture: from the reinvention of traditional arts like Ikebana to the renaissance of communal bathing spaces through architecture. -Surprising trends and initiatives. From the return of vintage coffee shops to innovative urban projects such as the Tokyo Toilet Project. -Stunning original photographs. Whether or not you are going to Japan, this book will be a pleasure to browse through due to its design, graphics, and visual content.It features over 250 original photographs showcasing the spectacular beauty of Japan, across all regions