Today I’m partnering with Tuttle Publishing to give away one (1) copy of Japan’s World Heritage Sites by John Dougill! This giveaway contest is open to everyone worldwide.
Visit the most compelling cultural and nature sites in all of Japan with this beautifully photographed travel guide.
In Japan’s World Heritage Sites, readers are introduced to the temples, gardens, castles and natural wonders for which Japan is so justly renowned—all of those now declared to be Unesco World Heritage Sites. Author John Dougill describes each site in detail, stating why they were singled out by Unesco, the current number and types of sites, the application process, how the sites have been selected, and how difficult it is to be given the special status of a World Heritage Site.
Dougill traveled to all of the sites in Japan to research this book. Because the Japanese archipelago extends from Siberia all the way down to Taiwan, Dougill describes how his journey led him from the sub-Arctic to the sub-tropical zones. These are without a doubt the most interesting sites that Japan has to offer, including the following:
- Mount Fuji, Japan’s tallest and most sacred volcano. Located on Honshu Island near Tokyo, Mt. Fuji is considered the sacred symbol of Japan
- Himeji Castle, a monument from Japan’s long feudal history. Also known as Egret Castle, because it looks like a bird taking off in flight.
- Horyu-ji Temple, the world’s oldest surviving wooden structure—a center of Buddhist learning that still serves as a seminary and monastery
- Hiroshima Peace Memorial or Atomic-Bomb Dome—one of the few structures to partially survive the atomic blast in 1945
- The Ogasawara Islands, a remote archipelago of over 30 islands—including Iwo Jima—that is home to rare wildlife and spectacular scenery
Readers will learn how Japan first became involved with the World Heritage Sites program back in 1993, the importance of these designations, and their popularity in Japan, where they are visited by millions of people annually, both Japanese and foreigners.
Tuttle Publishing has amazing collection of books, especially topics extending in Asian and Japanese cultures. You can start checking out their bestsellers if you are looking for new books to read. I will be giving away more books in the future with Tuttle Publishing, so stay tuned!
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This giveaway closes on Sunday, June 21, 2015 at 12 p.m. PST and is open to participants worldwide (everyone!).
One (1) winner will be selected via Random.org and contacted via email, so please include a valid email address in the email address entry box (please double check your spelling!). The winner is required to respond within 72 hours to claim the prize.
Full Disclosure: This giveaway is sponsored by Tuttle Publishing.
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Thank you so much for participating this giveaway! The winner is….
Congratulations Marta García (A Bilingual BAby) (#4)! I’ll be email you shortly.
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I’ve always been fascinated by Japanese culture and having this book would help me learn more about those I already know, as well as give me new insight to new places. I would love to have this book!
Been going to Hokaido the last 4 winters. Always spend at lease 14-20 days there. The food is fantastic there. Ramen alley is a must, also the Sapporo Beer Garden. This last visit we bought many boxes of the cheese custard tarts from Kinotoya.. Never visited Hokaido during the non snow months. We are now enjoying Kanazawa and going to Nagano to look for a ski area for next winter. Love Japan.
I would love to visit Japan one day. Your photos are beautiful! I follow you by email newsletter.
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I follow you on Facebook, and my daughter who is 15 follows you on Pinterest. Love your recipes and following your travels. Japan is amazing!
Email newsletter and youtube!
I have also liked Tuttle on Facebook!
Hello Namiko,
I am saving up right now to visit Japan in 2016. But I have no idea what I really want to visit yet. There’s so much to see.
I follow you on facebook, youtube, instagram and through the mail subscriptions. I always enjoy seeing your pictures and stories.
This book would be great for planning my 4th trip to Japan this winter!
Thanks for all your delicious recipes, I have followed you on Pinterest.
I’d love to receive the Japan’s World Heritage Sites book – it would be a wonderful introduction for a return visit to Japan this year (my *favourite* place on earth!). It is always so much more rewarding to have an in-depth insight, beyond superficial tourist information, to places that one visits!
Hi again! I like Tuttle Publishing on Facebook
Thank you!
Marta García
Hi! I’d love to go to Japan and I’d love to read this book! It looks fantastic!
I’m an email subscriber, like Just One Cookbook on Facebook, and I am a subscriber to Namiko Chen on YouTube
Thank you!
Marta García
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Thanks!
Having spent time in Japan on business trips, 3 to 6 weeks per trip, including Hokkaido (Muroran) it has left me with love of the country, the people, the customs and the food. Were I to choose a single country to visit Japan would be my first choice.
Oh nooooooo…..You got me wishing for more time to visit all these wonderful places in Japan, and I haven’t even figured out how to squeeze my tentative itinerary into our 2 weeks-long trip! Fine, I’m resigned to making Japan our destination every 3-4 years until we tick off all your recommendations Nami. Not that return trips will be a hardship, except for trip budgets, that is, hahaha!