Nicholas Bornoff Knihy

Velký průvodce National Geographic vyniká nesrovnatelnou kvalitou, praktičností, vkusným designem a stovkami unikátních fotografií. Ve všech průvodcích naleznete podrobné popisy a informace o nejnavštěvovanějších destinacích v dané zemi, doplňující poznatky z historie, kultury a současného života země, velké množství doplňujících barevných fotografií, desítky podrobných barevných map, cyklistické a pěší stezky, nápady na výlety vyznačené v mapách a úplné údaje pro návštěvníky včetně informací o hotelech, restauracích, nákupních možnostech a zábavních podnicích.

Nicholas Bornoff brings a long association and intimate knowledge to a country of contradictions and paradoxes that often bewilder Westerners but which Japanese take for granted. Isolated from the world until 150 years ago, Japan today comfortably blends old, new, East, West, tradition, and change. Bornoff describes the best ways to tackle Tokyo and such other must-see sites as Mount Fuji, Hokkaido and its national parks, imperial Kyoto, historical Nagasaki, and dozens of other major and lesser-known places. In-depth features discuss the fascinating contrasts between Japan's modern, cutting-edge technological facade and its ancient core, and highlight traditions such as Kodo drumming, the exquisite beauty of garden design, and the spirits and demons that animate Noh and kabuki theater. Numerous city walking tours, a hike through feudal Hagi, and a stunning array of photos and artwork compliment this exciting, insider's guide.

A history of Japanese sexual mores and a survey of modern Japanese love, marriage and family life. The author explores the subject starting with creation myths and ending with present-day love hotels, soap ladies, porn videos and sex shows.

Le guide traveler sono il compendio della secolare esperienza accumulata daNational Geographic nel campo del reportage di viaggio e dell'indaginenaturalistica. Il risultato di questo impegno è un opera al contempo "agile" ecompleta, ricca di immagini e di pratici ragguagli, utili a chi vogliapreparare un viaggio o a chi semplicemente intenda cogliere, al di là delleapparenze, la vera essenza del Giappone.