Perfect for Decor and Gifting! New Landscape Photo Collections '12 Months of World's Picturesque Towns and Villages' and '12 Months of Japan's Picturesque Scenic Spots' to be Released Simultaneously on Friday, March 27, 2026
JTB Publishing is releasing two new landscape photo collections simultaneously on March 27, 2026, featuring picturesque towns and villages from around the world and breathtaking scenic spots in Japan. These square-shaped books are designed to serve as both elegant home decor and ideal gifts, showcasing beautiful imagery for every month of the year.
📋 Article Processing Timeline
- 📰 Published: March 28, 2026 at 16:12
- 🔍 Collected: March 28, 2026 at 21:59 (5h 47m after Published)
- 🤖 AI Analyzed: April 15, 2026 at 06:38 (416h 39m after Collected)
JTB Publishing, Inc. (Koto-ku, Tokyo; President and Representative Director: Hiroyuki Morisaki), part of the JTB Group providing travel and lifestyle information, will release '12 Months of World's Picturesque Towns and Villages' and '12 Months of Japan's Picturesque Scenic Spots' on Friday, March 27, 2026.
▼ Introducing One Spot per Month with Beautiful Two-Page Spread Photos
The world edition features atmospheric cobblestone streets, watersides shimmering in the sunlight, hillside towns dyed in twilight, and fairy-tale-like silver forests. The Japan edition includes tunnels of cherry blossoms, white sandy beaches, lakefronts turned deep crimson, and snow-covered rural landscapes. The colors and light woven by the seasons fill the pages, allowing readers to feel the shifting atmosphere of each passing month.
'12 Months of World's Picturesque Towns and Villages' Featured Spots: (*★ denotes the photo above)
Bonn (Germany) ★April / Hoi An (Vietnam) / Positano, Amalfi Coast (Italy) / Santorini (Greece) / Iseltwald (Switzerland) ★July / Nice (France) / Montreal (Canada) / Jaipur (India) / Rovaniemi (Finland) / Chefchaouen (Morocco), etc.
'12 Months of Japan's Picturesque Scenic Spots' Featured Spots: (*★ denotes the photo above)
Amanohashidate (Kyoto Prefecture) ★April / Hanamiyama Park (Fukushima Prefecture) / Oirase Stream (Aomori Prefecture) / Sesoko Beach (Okinawa Prefecture) ★July / Tsunoshima Bridge (Yamaguchi Prefecture) / Kinchakuda (Saitama Prefecture) / Chichibugahama Beach (Kagawa Prefecture) / Lake Momiji (Nagano Prefecture) / Christmas Tree of Biei (Hokkaido) / Ginzan Onsen (Yamagata Prefecture), etc.
▼ Includes World and Japan Map Indexes at the End
You can check the map to see where these beautiful, picturesque spots are actually located. Please use this to help plan your next trip or to keep as a collection of destinations you'd like to visit someday.
▼ Beautiful Binding Perfect for Decor and Gifts
The nearly square shape looks great as home decor, brightening up the atmosphere of a room just by placing it there. It is a recommended book for gifts, one you will want to open each month.
▼ Bibliographic Overview
[Title] '12 Months of World's Picturesque Towns and Villages', '12 Months of Japan's Picturesque Scenic Spots'
[Price] 2,530 yen each (10% tax included)
[Specifications] B5 variant (Height 195mm x Width 182mm)
[Release Date] Friday, March 27, 2026
[Publisher] JTB Publishing
[Sales] Bookstores nationwide, online bookstores
■ '12 Months of World's Picturesque Towns and Villages'
Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4533171605/
Rakuten: https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18516370/
■ '12 Months of Japan's Picturesque Scenic Spots'
Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4533171613/
Rakuten: https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18516369/
▼ Introducing One Spot per Month with Beautiful Two-Page Spread Photos
The world edition features atmospheric cobblestone streets, watersides shimmering in the sunlight, hillside towns dyed in twilight, and fairy-tale-like silver forests. The Japan edition includes tunnels of cherry blossoms, white sandy beaches, lakefronts turned deep crimson, and snow-covered rural landscapes. The colors and light woven by the seasons fill the pages, allowing readers to feel the shifting atmosphere of each passing month.
'12 Months of World's Picturesque Towns and Villages' Featured Spots: (*★ denotes the photo above)
Bonn (Germany) ★April / Hoi An (Vietnam) / Positano, Amalfi Coast (Italy) / Santorini (Greece) / Iseltwald (Switzerland) ★July / Nice (France) / Montreal (Canada) / Jaipur (India) / Rovaniemi (Finland) / Chefchaouen (Morocco), etc.
'12 Months of Japan's Picturesque Scenic Spots' Featured Spots: (*★ denotes the photo above)
Amanohashidate (Kyoto Prefecture) ★April / Hanamiyama Park (Fukushima Prefecture) / Oirase Stream (Aomori Prefecture) / Sesoko Beach (Okinawa Prefecture) ★July / Tsunoshima Bridge (Yamaguchi Prefecture) / Kinchakuda (Saitama Prefecture) / Chichibugahama Beach (Kagawa Prefecture) / Lake Momiji (Nagano Prefecture) / Christmas Tree of Biei (Hokkaido) / Ginzan Onsen (Yamagata Prefecture), etc.
▼ Includes World and Japan Map Indexes at the End
You can check the map to see where these beautiful, picturesque spots are actually located. Please use this to help plan your next trip or to keep as a collection of destinations you'd like to visit someday.
▼ Beautiful Binding Perfect for Decor and Gifts
The nearly square shape looks great as home decor, brightening up the atmosphere of a room just by placing it there. It is a recommended book for gifts, one you will want to open each month.
▼ Bibliographic Overview
[Title] '12 Months of World's Picturesque Towns and Villages', '12 Months of Japan's Picturesque Scenic Spots'
[Price] 2,530 yen each (10% tax included)
[Specifications] B5 variant (Height 195mm x Width 182mm)
[Release Date] Friday, March 27, 2026
[Publisher] JTB Publishing
[Sales] Bookstores nationwide, online bookstores
■ '12 Months of World's Picturesque Towns and Villages'
Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4533171605/
Rakuten: https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18516370/
■ '12 Months of Japan's Picturesque Scenic Spots'
Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4533171613/
Rakuten: https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18516369/