{"product_id":"journey-across-japan-trade-paperback","title":"Journey Across Japan (Trade Paperback)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRE-ORDER NOW! Estimated release date: 14 December 2026. Orders will be dispatched shortly after release. Please note that your complete order will only ship once the pre-order title becomes available. If you selected Click \u0026amp; Collect, we'll notify you when your order is ready for collection.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the author of the Number one bestselling \u003ci\u003eAbroad in Japan\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eJourney Across Japan\u003c\/i\u003e takes us through the 47 unique prefectures of the Land of the Rising Sun\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJapan is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, with millions flocking there every month to follow the same cookie-cutter itinerary.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut beyond the well-trodden tourist trail lies a country made up of forty-seven unique prefectures. Each one has its own story to tell, shaped by centuries of squabbling lords, impenetrable topography and a fierce local pride.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn his quest to show the world that there's so much more to Japan than Tokyo and Kyoto, Chris Broad has visited all of forty-seven prefectures himself. Now, in \u003ci\u003eJourney Across Japan\u003c\/i\u003e, he takes us with him on an epic adventure that spans every corner of the country.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA collection of embarrassing stories, practical recommendations and hard-learned lessons, this book show us just how much each region has to offer, whether it's a signature dish, a festival or a mildly terrifying mascot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom flying a plane over Japan's most active volcano to exploring perfectly preserved Samurai districts, this guide will encourage readers, whether you're a Japan neophyte or a seasoned veteran, to carve out your own story in the Land of the Rising Sun.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReaders loved ABROAD IN JAPAN\u003cbr\u003e'Undeniably the best book I've ever read' *****\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Experience Japan without ever setting foot there' *****\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A heartfelt, humorous journey into Japan and its culture' *****\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'I 1000000% reccommend it!' *****\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A must-read for Japan enthusiasts' *****\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chris Broad","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47873424064690,"sku":"9780857508300","price":432.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/9191\/8002\/files\/9780857508300.jpg?v=1786323800","url":"https:\/\/www.wordsworth.co.za\/products\/journey-across-japan-trade-paperback","provider":"Wordsworth Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}