Japonské ostrovy - Zajímavosti a přízraky 47 prefektur – Vostrá Denisa (2026)

This book explores Japan as a blend of modern technology, traditions and local spirits, where apparently incompatible elements exist in harmony. In Akita, giant namahage search for lazy children; the old woman called yamauba threatens travellers in the mountains of Kochi; three-finned Amabie from Kumamoto protects against disease; and the centipede Ōmukade is even bold enough to challenge a dragon. On the way to Hokkaido, the ugly cucumber-like atui kakura may sink you, while Hell Valley offers spectacular sulphur baths. The book also introduces konnyaku “marshmallows” from Gunma, Sapporo beer and narutomaki crab sticks named after the famous whirlpools of Tokushima. In Kanazawa, visitors can see original samurai houses and former entertainment districts with teahouses and geisha houses. Tsukuba is home to a space centre, Gifu is known for handmade paper, Chiba often provides scenery for manga, and aikido originated in Ibaraki. The journey travels through the Japanese islands from north to south, revealing places, attractions and specialities beyond the best-known tourist sights.