Slow Travel Japan: 20 Mindful Journeys Across the Land of the Rising Sun

Slow Travel Japan is a beautifully photographed travel book by Lodestars Anthology founder Liz Schaffer, created with Hoxton Mini Press and focused on deeper, more meaningful ways of exploring Japan.

Across 20 journeys, the book moves beyond checklist tourism to connect readers with Japan’s landscapes, people and regional culture. Stories include meeting artisans in Toyama, moving between onsen towns in Kinosaki, walking the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage routes and exploring Okinawa at a slower pace.

Other journeys look at finding beauty in imperfection in Kyoto and forest bathing among the ancient trees of Yakushima. Each essay is accompanied by a directory of personal recommendations, turning the book into both an inspiring read and a practical guide for travelling with more time and intention.

About Slow Travel Japan
Written by Liz Schaffer, founder and creative director of Lodestars Anthology, Slow Travel Japan is the second title in her Slow Travel series with Hoxton Mini Press. Like Lodestars itself, the book approaches travel through food, nature, culture and personal experience rather than conventional sightseeing.