Miki Fujito, Annie Davidson

Beauty of Japan

Timeless Lessons in 50 Landscapes

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Imprint: O'Mara Books

Publication date: 23/09/2027

ISBN: 9781807710521

Subject: Non-Fiction

Category: Lifestyle

Binding: Hardback

Size: 230 x 170 mm

Extent: 160 pages

Illustration: 50 full colour illustrations

Territorial Rights: World (All Languages)

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Summary:

An armchair traveller’s journey through fifty of Japan’s most breathtaking landscapes, and the lessons we can glean along the way.

Step inside the breathtaking landscapes of Japan – from the moss forest of Saiho-ji (Koke-dera) to the bamboo groves of Arashiyama, to the borrowed scenery of Murin-an – and discover the life lessons rooted in each space.

Written by Miki Fujito, founder of Japanese Wellness Travel and author of Seijaku: The Japanese Secret to Finding Stillness, this book pairs each beautiful landscape with a piece of enduring wisdom drawn from Japanese philosophy. Beauty of Japan will also be organized in thematic sections, bringing the Japanese wellness lessons front and centre of the book.

Blending the immersive pleasure of travel writing with reflective lessons to live by, from the art of flexibility (Yawaraka) to the power of connection (Shakkai), this full-colour book will invite readers not only to explore Japan’s extraordinary beauty but also to pause, reflect and carry its quiet teachings into their own lives.

With stunning photography and illustrative accents by artist Annie Davidson throughout, this book will transport you to unmissable magical landscapes and show you how to embrace the Japanese way of living.

Sales points:

  • Capitalizes on the Japanese lifestyle trend: this trend shows no signs of slowing down, and combined with the extraordinary growth of armchair travel, this hybrid book speaks to multiple audiences.

  • Searches for rural Japanese landscapes have rocketed: fueled by post-pandemic travel hunger and an obsession with Zen aesthetics, 2026 data showed a 20 per cent jump in interest for regions like Hokkaido and Tohoku, among others. These will feature in the book.

  • Excellent author pedigree: written by Miki Fujito, the founder of Japanese Wellness Travel, a doctor-curated Substack dedicated to sharing Japan’s hidden wellness escapes, timeless rituals and longevity secrets. Miki is also the author of Seijaku.

  • Beautifully organized and packaged: divided into thematic sections, with each chapter introduced with a stunning illustration by Annie Davidson. These delightful illustrations continue throughout, decorating each landscape entry. Coupled with coIour photography throughout, featuring the whimsical and awe-inspiring places across Japan that inspire each life lesson.

About the Author:

Annie Davidson

Annie Davidson is a Melbourne-based illustrator whose drawings have appeared on textiles, picture books, shop windows and stationery around the world, with clients including Lonely Planet and Converse, among others. She is inspired by Japanese woodblock prints, botanical art and nature (especially forests, tropical landscapes, coral reefs and cactus gardens). You can see more of her whimsical illustrations on her Instagram page @anniesarahdesign or on her website: www.anniedavidson.bigcartel.com

About the Author:

Miki Fujito

Dr Miki Fujito is a Japanese medical doctor dedicated to sharing Japan’s quiet wisdom around health and longevity. Raised in Japan and trained as a doctor in Europe, she bridges traditional Japanese perspectives with global medical insight, offering a rare lens on wellbeing that honours both science and spirit. As a student of preventive medicine and advocate for holistic care, Miki has spent years exploring how concepts like ikigai and seijaku are lived – not just taught – in everyday life. Her work moves beyond the polished diagrams, returning instead to the subtle practices that shape real peace of mind.

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