Author Alex Kerr talks about his latest book Hidden Japan: An Astonishing World of Thatched Villages, Ancient Shrines and Primeval Forests

Alex Kerr is a living treasure of knowledge about all things Japan- especially Japanese culture, traditional houses, community development, village life and the arts.In this talk, Alex shares insights about his latest book which features unknown destination gems in Japan which still retain their traditional charms - called HIDDEN JAPAN. Alex Kerr has published many iconic books about Japan which are both critical AND full of admiration for a country, people and culture he deeply loves. He has been writing about Japan for over 30 years and this is the latest of a series of books among favorites like Lost Japan and Dogs & Demons. See the talk here on YouTube(Links below Timestamps)00:00 Welcome back Alex Kerr00:15 Dogs & Demons Tourism Prediction 02:40 Standing on shoulders of giants03:00 author Shirasu Masako 04:30 How did you choose only 10?05:00 How have your books effected people?07:30 If you love Japan - get mad to protect it09:30 What does it take to do projects in Japan?11:11 Zero-dollar tourism 14:30 Osaka Tourism Expo15:50 Tourism to rebuild community18:30 Hurdles to start a guest house22:40 Akita & BUTOH 26:50 Jomon era connection to Butoh30:30 Grants & Funding for projects32:30 Village Japan / Lost Japan34:20 What's REAL about Japan now?35:00 Stunning trees in Japan39:00 Appreciating non-famous spots40:10 Is Japan small?