Japan in Black and White is a cultural travel guide for travellers who want to experience Japan beyond the top sights and gain a deeper understanding of its people, traditions and way of life.

Go beyond sightseeing to discover what makes Japan truly Japanese - its people, traditions, customs, food, history and way of life. This is a guide not to where to go, but to why Japan is the way it is.

Inside you'll discover:

• Japanese culture, customs and everyday life
• Traditions and etiquette that shape life in modern Japan
• Japanese food, regional cuisine and culinary heritage
• Arts, craftsmanship and design, from ancient traditions to contemporary innovation
• Festivals, gardens, temples and spiritual traditions
• Japanese history and the events that shaped modern Japan
• Popular culture, from manga and anime to technology and contemporary trends
• The people, values and philosophies that define Japan today

Illustrated throughout with striking black-and-white photography, Japan in Black and White is an inspiring companion for anyone who wants to discover the real Japan.