Bildatlas Japan

Contrasts are found in Japan. Centuries-old traditions, majestic temples, and a wild nature shaped by volcanism and hot springs are just as much a part of the island nation's image as the hyper-modern lifestyle in the bustling cities, which seems like a window into a not-so-distant future. For those who want to understand what they see, the travel magazine by DuMont is an ideal companion. Author Francoise Hauser explains many peculiarities, offers helpful travel tips, and reveals where she finds Japan the most beautiful and surprising. Photographer Markus Kirchgessner has followed her on her explorations and transformed their (and his) impressions into atmospheric images.