Description:
Observations on the people, culture, and history of Japan from a long-time resident riding the rails along the less-traveled western coastline.
Review Quotes:
2023 FOREWORD INDIES BOOK OF THE YEAR GOLD WINNER FOR TRAVEL
"John Dougill's honest observations and deeply personal style leave a lasting impression."
-Nikkei Asia
"Skillfully combining history, culture, food, society, literature, and old-fashioned observation, Dougill educates as well as entertains, soothing the restless spirit of the traveler who is determined to visit every place they read or hear about."
--Rebecca Otowa, author of At Home in Japan
"Dougill takes delight in every aspect of Japan, from the fish and pickles he has for dinner, to a weird conversation with a stranger that takes a surprise turn. I know of no Japan journey that is so full of joy as this one."
--Alex Kerr, author of Lost Japan and Another Kyoto
"Erudite and deftly constructed, Dougill offers an original point of view and a sense of literary composition yoked with a deep knowledge of the country and culture."
--Stephen Mansfield, author of Tokyo: A Biography