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In a country of fascinating contrasts-ultramodern cities, ancient traditions, majestic mountain ranges-Frommer's cuts through the noise and confusion to deliver a guide to Japan that's clear, candid, thorough, and portable. Expert planning tips, honest assessments of hotels and attractions, accessible itineraries designed to appeal to a wide range of interests, and insightful commentaries on Japanese history and culture lead travelers to the sort...
3) Secret Tokyo
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"An indispensable travel guide for those who thought they knew Tokyo well or would like to discover the other face of the city."--
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Kamakura: Fact and Legend, has long been the definitive work on Kamakura. This classic book is the lifetime achievement of Countess Iso Mutsu (née Gertrude Ethel Passingham), a talented, inquisitive Englishwoman who against all odds married a Japanese diplomat at the turn of the century, and so came to live most of her life in this beautiful city. Iso Mutsu was one of the first to discover that much of the magic of Kamakura today lies in fascinating...
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In Kansai Cool, anthropologist, writer and filmmaker Christal Whelan offers deep insights into the clash of old and new, traditional and modern that plays out on a daily basis in Japan's ancient heartland. The western region of Japan is known as Kansai centering around the ancient capitals of Kyoto and Nara, and the sprawling, modern port cities of Osaka and Kobe. Kansai is Japan's "second region" after Tokyo and is at once home to Japan's most traditional...
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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. Included are the twenty black and white photographs by Yoichi Midorikawa that accompanied the original 1971 edition.
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This definitive new collection of essays by the writer Time calls "the dean of arts critics in Japan" ranges from Kyogen drama to the sex shows of Shinjuku, from film and Buddhism to Butoh and retro rock 'n' roll, from wasei eigo (Japanese/English) to mizushobai, the fine art of pleasing. Spanning some fifty years, these thirty-seven essays - most never anthologized before - offer cross-sections of Japan's enormous cultural power. They reflect the...
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Machiya, or townhouses, are traditional wooden dwellings in Kyoto that evoke the elegance and culture of Japan's old capital with their architectural details, beautiful gardens, and intimate rooms. Many have been converted into restaurants to create unforgettable dining experiences. Enjoying healthy food in a historic, traditional Kyoto environment is a rare pleasure. Here are some 130 restaurant listings (food, decor, hours, addresses, prices, maps,...
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Lonely Planet's Kyoto is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Walk through thousands of vermillion entrance gates towards the summit of Fushimi Inari-Taisha; glimpse 'old Japan' in the lanes of Gion; and time your trip for the best cherry blossom and crimson maple leaves. All with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of destination and begin your journey now!...
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An alternative look at Japanese life, history and culture Your Rough Guide or Lonely Planet book can tell who where to stay or what to see, but how do you really get under the skin of Japan? In this book Ben Stevens explores the serious and the frivolous, the history and the obsessions of a fascinating nation. Taking an A-Z walk through Japanese culture, A Gaijin's Guide To Japan looks at everything from akachochin bars to chikan (the weird blokes...
11) Japanese Summer
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Interested in Japanese culture but discouraged by purely touristic or academic accounts? Japanese Summer invites the reader on a unique three-month journey through urban, rural, and hidden Japan. In contrast to a lengthy survey, this deft memoir offers a collection of vignettes in journal form. Those drawn to the arts and humanities will appreciate the contemplative tone and vivid descriptions. Informative passages touch on language, customs, and...
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This Kyoto and Nara travel guide contains everything you need for getting around the region! Kyoto is the number one travel destination for foreigners in Japan, but it can be a difficult place to navigate if you don't know Japanese. This handy new pocket atlas and transportation guide is an indispensable tool to help non-Japanese visitors find their way around the city. Dedicated journalist and urban explorer Colin Smith has devoted many years to...
13) Chichibu
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Explore the Japanese city of Chichibu-a bastion of traditional Japanese customs-with this fascinating Japan travel guide. This is the first English guide to one of Japan's best-kept secrets, an idyllic haven of temples, shrines, and serene hills only a short train ride from the heart of Tokyo. Chichibu, a quiet basin enclosed by steep hills, is an area that evokes the charm and beauty of traditional Japan. This Chichibu travel book features easy-to-follow...
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This guide is filled with helpful hints for travelers who have never been to Japan, and has useful tips even veteran travelers can appreciate. Inside you'll find a basic travel planning guide, money-saving tips, an introduction to Japanese culture, and answers to the most common questions first time travelers to Japan ask.
Whether you want to explore thousand-year-old temples in Kyoto, experience world-class sushi in Tokyo, or hike to the summit...
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Glossary and Phrasebook including over 100 phrases and 600 food words to make traveling and eating in Japan a breeze! As well as an extensive phrasebook and also reference section it also includes sections on etiquette, table manners, how to eat sushi and noodles and more. Vegetarian and vegan foods all marked accordingly making choosing what to eat much easier!
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Tokio es, sin duda, uno de los destinos turísticos más famosos de Japón. Tiene atracciones para cada temporada, y usted siempre querrá volver. En primavera se puede disfrutar de las impresionantes flores de cerezo, y en otoño los colores del otoño son una vista impresionante. ¿Y, qué tal el verano? Tokio debe estar en su lista de "cosas-que-hacer-antes-de-morir" si está buscando un lugar mágico para pasar su verano, ya sea solo o con amigos...
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A must-have resource for anyone wishing to unlock the mysteries of Kyoto's 1150-year-old Gion Festival.
"A month of rituals, five processions, countless deities, shrines and portable shrines, thirty-four floats, antique treasures and fine arts, otherworldly music, an array of spiritual traditions, family heirlooms on display, kimono, people watching, thousands of dedicated volunteers, more than 1150-years of history-the Gion Festival is truly a world-class...
20) Magical Japan
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I wrote Magical Japan between October to November 2015 which describes the tour I took of North Japan.
I saw Aizu Wakanatsu and Hiraizumi which were the two most interesting points of my tour. I went with a traveling companion and we loved what we saw. I also describe the visit we paid to Nikko and its' environment where went shopping for pottery.
It was a memorable trip and one worth writing about and very different from the fiction I normally...
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