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A collection of books for autumn, from Japan travel advice to visual inspiration.

The Monocle Book of Japan

Monocle. Thames and Hudson, 2020.

Portraits of Japanese culture and artisans.

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The Monocle Travel Guide to Tokyo

Monocle. Gestalten, 2015.

Fast-paced lists of great Tokyo spots.

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Views from Japan: A Meaningful Travel Guide

Ben Richards. Fujiwara Printing, 2024.

Design-forward recommendations for travel.

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A Year in Tokyo: An Illustrated Guide and Memoir

Christy Anne Jones. Of Mountains & Mushrooms, 2022.

Highs and lows of living in Tokyo.

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Beyond the Tourist Trail

Hannah Price & Kihara Chris. Hannah Price, 2023.

Off-the-beaten-path spots with linked Google Maps locations, especially outdoor hikes and adventure.

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A Beginner's Guide to Japan: Observations and Provocations

Pico Iyer. Vintage, 2020.

Blithe and serious observations from three decades of living in Japan.

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Autumn Light: Season of Fire and Farewells

Pico Iyer. Knopf, 2019.

Reflections on the bittersweetness of autumn and passing of time.

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Kissa by Kissa

Craig Mod. Fujiwara Printing, 2020.

A walking visual diary of Japanese coffee shops.

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Tokyo Jazz Joints

Philip Arneill. Kehrer Verlag, 2023.

Scenes from vanishing jazz kissa.

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Showa Guide Tokyo

Roni Xu & W. David Marx. Fujiwara Printing, 2024.

Food, shops, and bars from the Showa era..

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A Dictionary Of Color Combinations Vol 1

Sanzo Wada Seigensha, 2010.

Handy reference guide for colors.

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Japanese Color Matching

Sendpoints. Sendpoints, 2022.

Graphic design inspiration organized by Japanese aesthetic categories.

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This page was last updated on Jan 20, 2025.