Japan

Elizabeth Ingrams

A lively portrait of Japan in a variety of genres, from the 16th century to the present day

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Beschrijving Through Writers' Eyes: Japan

From the present-day street life of Ginza, to the heights of Mount Fuji in the company of 16th-century traveller and poet Basho, this work brings together a chorus of voices from Japan and across the globe. It is a source book for those visiting Japan for the first time and for expatriates.

ISBN: 9781906011086
Pagina's: 304
Verschenen: 01-01-2009
Serie: Through Writers' Eyes
Rubriek: Reisgidsen

Druk: 1
Uitvoering: Paperback
Taal: Engels
Uitgever: Eland Publishing Ltd

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