The Japanese Spa: A Guide to Japan's Finest Ryokan and Onsen - Softcover

Akihiko Seki; Elizabeth Heilman Brooke

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9780804836715: The Japanese Spa: A Guide to Japan's Finest Ryokan and Onsen

Synopsis

The lavish photos of inns and hot springs collected in this book will provide homeowners with a wealth of inspiration.

With more than 250 color photographs, this is essential for anyone interested in luxury Japan. Each chapter discusses an extravagant inn, its local history, and its cultural traditions. Each of the properties has been handpicked by the author for their strong design aesthetic. The lodgings pictured here will bring a flush of new ideas to home decorators across the world.

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About the Author

Akihiko Seki has managed aircraft, electronics and satellite projects in areas including London, Nairobi, Los Angeles, Singapore and Bangkok. He has also traveled all over Asia in search of the ultimate healing and relaxation experience.

American writer and editor Elizabeth Heilman Brooke lives in Japan and is an ardent student of Japan's natural and cultural heritage.

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ISBN 10:  0804838399 ISBN 13:  9780804838399
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing, 2007
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