--- product_id: 30322053 title: "The Inland Sea" price: "283 kr" currency: NOK in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.no/products/30322053-the-inland-sea store_origin: NO region: Norway --- # The Inland Sea **Price:** 283 kr **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Inland Sea - **How much does it cost?** 283 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.no](https://www.desertcart.no/products/30322053-the-inland-sea) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description A timeless travel-writing classic that inspired the film, with photography by Yoichi Midorikawa. In this acclaimed travel memoir, Donald Richie paints a memorable portrait of the island-studded Inland Sea. His existential ruminations on food, culture, and love and his brilliant descriptions of life and landscape are a window into an Old Japan that has now nearly vanished. The book that cemented Donald Richie's reputation as a master of observation. With lucid prose, Richie searches for the heart of Japan among the waters sheltered between Japan's major islands. Included are the twenty black and white photographs by Yoichi Midorikawa that accompanied the original 1971 edition. Review: Delightful travel writing - This is a book a I read many years ago and had fond memories of. It is often as dangerous to reread books you've loved as it is to revisit former lovers, but in this case I was very glad I did. The romance of a Japan that is far from the crowded cities is marvelously conveyed in this book. It is slow paced and thoughtful throughout, wistful and delicate. Review: a tale of two journeys - On the one hand "The Inland Sea" is about Donald Richie's visits to various locales on the sea between Honshu and Shikoku islands. On the other hand the book is also about the author's inner odyssey. The physical journey starts from Kobe and ends at Miyajima. The inner journey starts from a desire to escape and continues through loneliness and a kind of longing. I will not reveal where the latter journey goes. "The Inland Sea" is beautiful, often melancholy, and sometimes humorous. It contains many insightful observations of Japanese culture. It is also a window to a searching soul. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #218,229 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #113 in General Japan Travel Guides #224 in Asian & Asian American Biographies #628 in Travel Writing Reference | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 147 Reviews | ## Images ![The Inland Sea - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81FIuI5Kg7L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Delightful travel writing *by A***K on June 8, 2014* This is a book a I read many years ago and had fond memories of. It is often as dangerous to reread books you've loved as it is to revisit former lovers, but in this case I was very glad I did. The romance of a Japan that is far from the crowded cities is marvelously conveyed in this book. It is slow paced and thoughtful throughout, wistful and delicate. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ a tale of two journeys *by S***E on May 21, 2011* On the one hand "The Inland Sea" is about Donald Richie's visits to various locales on the sea between Honshu and Shikoku islands. On the other hand the book is also about the author's inner odyssey. The physical journey starts from Kobe and ends at Miyajima. The inner journey starts from a desire to escape and continues through loneliness and a kind of longing. I will not reveal where the latter journey goes. "The Inland Sea" is beautiful, often melancholy, and sometimes humorous. It contains many insightful observations of Japanese culture. It is also a window to a searching soul. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Patronizing and dated *by Q***S on May 20, 2018* Typical of travel and finding ones self books of its time. Very patronizing. Glad attitudes toward women by most men are still maturing or have men remained unchanged in their effort to make getting laid equivalent to finding adventure and finding themselves. Had a difficult time through this, hoping in the end I would feel it was worth the effort. Reading Japanese authors seem generally more enlightening if one wants to know meow about the essence and values of Japanese culture and not get them in translation through a european’s eyes --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.no/products/30322053-the-inland-sea](https://www.desertcart.no/products/30322053-the-inland-sea) --- *Product available on Desertcart Norway* *Store origin: NO* *Last updated: 2026-09-16*