Casa BRUTUS Magazine Pilgrimage to Sacred Places

Diving into the pages of this volume is to embark on a silent journey to the mystical heart of Japan. From the imposing and misty cover illustrating the iconic floating torii of Itsukushima, this special edition in Mook format masterfully balances ancient mysticism with the exquisiteness of contemporary design. It is not just a travel guide; it is an aesthetic catalogue of the architecture, sacred landscapes, and spiritual heritage that define the Japanese archipelago, edited with the visual finesse and critical eye that only the Magazine House brand can impart.

Key Points:

• The Route of 100 Sacred Sites: A carefully curated photographic and documentary selection of the 100 essential shrines and temples to understand Japanese architecture and spiritual tradition in the Reiwa era.

• Editorial Detail and Historical Illustration: The volume intersperses careful architectural explanations with sublime illustrations of deities and historical figures from the Hachiman mythology.

• Cataloguing and Worship Coordinates: Detailed fiches of key sites such as the Kitano Tenmangu Shrine in Kyoto, Usa Jingu in Oita, or Tsurugaoka Hachimangu in Kamakura, including their cultural context and artistic relevance.

• Casa BRUTUS Aesthetic: Features where exterior photography and sacred interior design are analysed through the lens of clean design, wood textures, and a reverential respect for the natural environment.

Technical Specifications:

• Language: Japanese (with subtle chronological and section subtitles in Latin characters).

• Origin: Edited and printed in Japan by Magazine House.

• Ideal for: Enthusiasts of traditional architecture, collectors of Japanese culture and photography, subtle-spirited travellers, and lovers of high-end editorial design.

Note for Collectors: The compilation volumes Extra Issue of Casa BRUTUS dedicated to Japan’s cultural heritage are highly coveted archival pieces with limited print runs. Their unique printing on high-weight paper makes them coffee table books that instantly enhance any contemporary design and collecting library.