Japan: an Autobiography II

The author takes the reader into rural Japan in the footsteps of the much-travelled poet Basho (1644-1694). Ranging far beyond the usual tourist traps, he explores easily accessible temples and shrines, delights in Japan's unique regional cuisine and engages with interesting people.The result is a beautifully illustrated and absorbing essay on topics such as the place of Buddhism and Shintoism in Japanese life and unexpected connections between Japanese and Maori culture all from a uniquely New Zealand perspective. It is punctuated with anecdotes, tips, and recipes.