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Open a book and feel the atmosphere of your destination

One of the interesting things about books is that you can feel the atmosphere as if you are in the world depicted in the book. This time, we have selected travel-related books that will make you feel that way even more strongly, and the more you read, the more you will want to visit the place in person someday. Even though you are in your own home, you will suddenly be able to hear and smell the place. Please try it out for yourself.

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Yuki Kasukawa
FUTAKO TAMAGAWA TSUTAYA ELECTRICS Art Concierge

After working for a sports manufacturer, he moved to a bookstore and general merchandise store that he had been visiting since his student days. After that, he became the manager of an independent bookstore in Tokyo while also working at Ika Bunko, a bookstore without a physical store that he started himself, and from April he will be working at FUTAKO TAMAGAWA TSUTAYA ELECTRICS. He is working hard every day with the sole desire to convey the joy of books in every way possible.

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Alaska: A Tale Like the Wind

Michio Hoshino/Author, Shogakukan

This is one of the books by photographer Michio Hoshino, who was fascinated by Alaska and moved there. Hoshino's writing alone can take you to a faraway land, but this book also mainly features his own photographs, so you can enjoy both the words and the sights. The stunning nature, the animals, the people, everything feels like it's right there in front of you.
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Cute Russia A to Z

Author: Miho Ioka, Seigensha

This book will teach you that Russia is a lovely country full of cuteness! The author, who has visited Russia dozens of times, is fascinated by its fantastical and nostalgic atmosphere, and introduces the miscellaneous goods, architecture, cityscapes, and life with many photos. You can also enjoy trivia such as "dates often involve walking to get to know each other better."
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Okinawa Culture: Forgotten Japan

Author: Taro Okamoto, Chuokoron-Shinsha

Did you know that the artist Taro Okamoto also studied folklore while studying abroad in Paris? Aside from his avant-garde artwork, he also had a strong awareness of "What does it mean to be Japanese?" This led to a passionate love for Okinawa. Come experience the atmosphere of Okinawa, which is too good to be called a resort destination.
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Delicious! Singapore Food "Family Recipe" Official Gourmet Book

Author: Yutaka Tachibana, Yamato Shobo

The author, who spent his teenage years in Singapore, introduces Singaporean local food that is not listed in guidebooks. The menu is surprisingly rich, partly because it is a fusion of the flavors of the surrounding Asian countries. Looking at the food and scenery, not only does it make you hungry, but it also makes you smell delicious.
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If you're drinking in Tokyo

Author: Minori Kai, Published by Shodensha

This book, written to help you enjoy not only the drinks but also the bars selected by the author, was originally published in 2011 and made into a paperback in 2019. Although some of the bars have closed, rather than being a guide, the book gives you the feeling of visiting these bars alone, so it is recommended to read it at home while enjoying a drink.
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