Hidden Japan: An Astonishing World of Thatched Villages, Ancient Shrines and Primeval Forests

"A sharp-tongued spokesman for Japan's environment and traditions" —The New York Times

In Alex Kerr's critically acclaimed Lost Japan and Dogs and Demons, he documented the decline of the traditional landscapes of Japan, his adopted home of many years. Here, in Hidden Japan he makes a journey of rediscovery to find the wonders that still remain.

Originally published in Japanese as a call to preserve disappearing facets of Japan's rich and ancient culture, Hidden Japan records Kerr's travels t...