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BOOK | Jin Okamoto's Fourth Guidebook Series Focuses on 'Okayama'

Co-authored with Shuichiro Sakaguchi, 'Our Okayama Guide' is Published

Jin Okamoto, an editor who was involved in numerous magazine projects at Magazine House and now belongs to Landscape Products, based in Sendagaya, where he proposes lifestyles and is in charge of projects like 'BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR.' This autumn, he will publish 'Our Okayama Guide' co-authored with Shuichiro Sakaguchi, a musician and music producer.

Text by WAKABAYASHI Satsuki

A Book That Inspires You to Say, 'I Want to Go to Okayama!'

Jin Okamoto has previously published three books: 'My Kagoshima Guide,' 'My Kagoshima Guide: Sequel,' and 'My Kagawa Guide.' His fourth guidebook, 'Our Okayama Guide,' is co-authored with Shuichiro Sakaguchi, a music producer and member of the genre-defying band 'Double Famous.'

'LESS GLOBAL, MORE LOCAL.' The more diverse the joys found in each place, the more enjoyable the whole becomes.—With this concept, the book presents the charms of Okayama—a region blessed with a mild climate and surrounded by rich culture and food—in a simple format.

It was first released in Okayama Prefecture on Saturday, October 8th, and nationwide on Saturday, October 15th. This book distills the essence of Okayama's appeal through a unique perspective, resulting in a work of pure clarity. Why not experience the allure of Okayama for yourself?

Jin Okamoto
Editor. Born in Hokkaido in 1954. After working on magazines such as 'Brutus,' 'Relax,' and 'Ku:nel' at Magazine House, he joined Landscape Products in 2009. He is in charge of intangible things at the company, including the 'BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR' project. His published works include 'Today's Shopping' (Priegra Publishing), 'My Kagoshima Guide' and 'My Kagawa Guide' (both Landscape Products), and 'Endless Talk About Books' (Hon no Zasshi Sha). He is currently serializing 'Today's Shopping' in 'Kurashi no Techo' and 'Endless Talk About Books' in '& Premium.'

Shuichiro Sakaguchi
Musician, Music Producer. Born in Kagoshima in 1971. Formed the genre-defying band Double Famous in 1991. Since 2010, he has hosted the cross-culture event 'GOOD NEIGHBORS JAMBOREE' in Kagoshima. In 2011, he joined Landscape Products and is currently the representative of BAGN inc., which was established as the direction division of the company. His works with Double Famous include 'Esperanto' and '6variations.' He also organized the support band for Jane Birkin when she came to Japan for emergency relief after the Great East Japan Earthquake, and subsequently accompanied her on her world tour as a band member.

BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR
Our Okayama Guide
Edited and Written by Jin Okamoto + Shuichiro Sakaguchi

160 pages + Cover (All Color)
Size: A5 Variant
Book Code: Available
Price: ¥1,500 (excluding tax)

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