Wandering in Japan:

The Spirit of Tokyo, Kyoto and Beyond

I’m honored to have co-edited this anthology, which won awards from

  • Next Gen Indie Books
  • North American Travel Journalists Association
  • Paris Book Festival
  • London Book Festival

Visiting Japan turns the world upside down and inside out—from enigmatic Buddhas and confusing cuisine to the surprising dark side of Mt. Fuji. Join in as these intrepid travelers meet elegant geisha, explore cities and forests, visit temples and shrines … and challenge their own expectations.

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