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Essays on "Journeys to Encounter Japan's Original Landscapes" Written by the Chairman of the Japan Association of Travel Writers

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Published Jul 3, 2026 7:00 PM ・ Updated Jul 8, 2026 7:38 PM ・ 3 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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Essays on "Journeys to Encounter Japan's Original Landscapes" Written by the Chairman of the Japan Association of Travel Writers — Image: PR TIMES

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Published: Jul 3, 2026

Sado, Tono, Kakunodate, Gokayama, Gujo Hachiman, Nabari, Okayama, Yanagawa, Usuki, Amami Peninsula... This book is a travel essay where you can encounter Japan's original landscapes that add depth to life.

This masterpiece, "Small Journeys," is being reissued for the first time in half a century. It includes a recommendation message from Hiroshi Itsuki, who contributed to the obi (book band) at the time.

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Author Profile

Akiko Shimoju (しもじゅうあきこ)

Graduated from Waseda University, Faculty of Education, Department of Japanese Language and Literature in 1959. Joined NHK the same year. After working as an announcer, became a freelancer in 1968. After working as a caster for commercial broadcasters, began writing. Has served as Chairman of the JKA Foundation (formerly Japan Bicycle Promotion Association) and Vice President of the PEN Club of Japan, among other positions. Currently serves as Chairman of the Japan Association of Travel Writers. Author of numerous books, including "Family is a Disease" and "Supreme Solitude" (both published by Gentosha), "Steel Woman: The Last Goze, Haru Kobayashi" (Shueisha), "Human Dignity" (Shincho-sha), and "Embracing Solitude: The Words of Akiko Shimoju" (Takarajimasha).

Book Information

I Want to Travel This Japan Again

Author: Akiko Shimoju

Release Date: July 3, 2026

Price: 1,408 yen (tax included)

ISBN: 978-4-413-04755-5

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The images feature the book cover for "もう一度こんな日本を旅したい" by Akiko Shimoju, along with promotional graphics containing excerpts and the table of contents. A black cat and a tabby cat are visible in two images, and a train passes through a rural landscape in another.

The book cover for "もう一度こんな日本を旅したい" by Akiko Shimoju, featuring a black cat on stone steps and text about enriching life through Japan's original landscapes.
A promotional image for the book, showing the cover with a black cat on stone steps, alongside text about the joy of reliving travels and the author's 90th birthday.
A tabby cat sits in front of a traditional Japanese building, accompanying an excerpt from the book by Akiko Shimoju about the nature of travel.
A train travels through a rural Japanese landscape with rice paddies, alongside a quote from Hiroyuki Itsuki about the meaning of travel.
The table of contents for the book, listing five chapters with themes such as "Encounters with personal感動" and "Small trips enrich life."

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The joy of travel can be savored even without going – the author, who has traveled all over Japan and has now reached the age of 90 (sotju), has carefully selected 25 "small journeys" they would like to take again. Sado, Tono, Kakunodate, Gokayama, Gujo Hachiman, Nabari, Okayama, Yanagawa, Usuki, Amami Peninsula... This book is a travel essay where you can e

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Jul 3, 2026

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