Fall in love with the real Japan
Japan’s enduring appeal makes Love Japan one of Lonely Planet’s standout upcoming titles for 2026. This beautifully produced book goes beyond the traditional travel guide to reveal the culture, customs, traditions and people behind one of the world’s most fascinating destinations.
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Fall in Love with the Real Japan
Releasing this September, Lonely Planet’s Love Japan is an immersive celebration of the culture, customs, traditions and people that make Japan so captivating.
From ancient rituals and incredible food to art, nature and pop culture, it offers a fascinating deep dive into the real Japan.
Beat the Crowds with Lonely Planet's Offseason
Discover a different way to see the world with Lonely Planet’s new Offseason, showcasing 100 incredible destinations at their best beyond the traditional peak season.
From fewer crowds and better value to unique seasonal experiences, it’s an inspiring guide to travelling smarter and seeing more.
Two Wheels, 200 Adventures: Epic Bike Trips of the World
This September, Lonely Planet’s bestselling Epic series gets back on the saddle with Epic Bike Trips of the World, an inspiring collection of 200 cycling adventures for riders of every level.
Combining 50 firsthand stories with 150 further route and race recommendations, it’s a celebration of seeing the world on two wheels.
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New editions of Lonely Planet's bestselling Japan guidebooks
Discover Japan with the world's bestselling travel guides to the country. Featuring fully updated editions of Japan and Experience Japan, plus brand-new guides to Hokkaido and Okinawa & the Southwest Islands, Lonely Planet's latest collection helps travellers explore everything from iconic highlights to lesser-known adventures.
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New Neighbourhood Decks of New York City and London
Lonely Planet is expanding its range of giftable travel products with the launch of two new card decks designed to inspire deeper exploration of two of the world's most iconic cities.
Neighborhoods of New York City and Neighbourhoods of London combine practical travel advice with curated local experiences, offering retailers an eye-catching format that taps into growing demand for immersive, experience-led travel.
Fresh Lonely Planet Guides Tap Into Indonesia Travel Boom
Lonely Planet is refreshing its Indonesia travel range with new editions of Indonesia, Pocket Bali and Bali, Lombok & Nusa Tenggara, arriving as international demand for the destination continues to soar.
The releases come at a timely moment, with Bali welcoming a record breaking number of tourists - underlining the island's enduring appeal and the wider resurgence of travel to Indonesia.
Explore the World's Creepiest Corners in Atlas of Spooky Places
Lonely Planet Kids is inviting young readers to uncover the world's eeriest destinations with the release of Atlas of Spooky Places, an illustrated children's book that explores haunted landmarks, mysterious locations and chilling legends from across the globe.
Blending geography with folklore and history, this title is perfect for curious kids with a taste for the supernatural.
Secret Wonders of the World
Discover 385 weird and wonderful sights and places around the globe - from eerie ghost towns to bizarre natural phenomena - that you never knew existed!
Take a journey through the world's lesser-known marvels - like an island where cats outnumber people in Japan or ancient caves lit by glowworms in New Zealand - and experience some of the most astonishing, fascinating and oddest corners of the Earth.
Lonely Planet Kids' Where in the World Can I See?
From exploding volcanoes and venomous animals to mysterious lost cities and soaring rockets, this incredible book takes young explorers on an unforgettable journey around the globe. Discover where to find sharks, shooting stars, dinosaur fossils, giant waterfalls, and so much more, all brought to life in this fun-filled book!
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