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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Thank you, Nami-san for this amazing blog! 🙂 I am a student from the Philippines who have studied abroad in Japan for a year and being able to read and use this treasure trove of Japanese recipes is an invaluable gift for me!
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I love Japan. I have been there multiple times, and I studied abroad in Osaka when I was in college. I’ve visited Himeji-jyou and Hiroshima no Genbaku Dome. I was close to visiting Mt. Fuji when I was in Yamanashi-ken, but never got to it. Hokkaido though… Now that’s a place I really want to go. I love seafood and diary stuff, especially ice cream and milk candy. One day… But for now, I lived vicariously through your photos. ^o^
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