This collection guides the reader through the complexity that is Japan. Although frequently misunderstood as a homogenous nation, Japan is a land of tremendous linguistic, geographical & cultural diversity. Hino Keizo leads the reader through Tokyo`s mazes in ” Jacob`s Tokyo Ladder”. Nakagami Kenji explores the ghostly, mythology-laden backwoods of Kumano. Atoda Takashi takes us to Kyoto to follow the mystery of a pair of shoes & discover the death of a stranger. The stories, like the country & the people, are beautiful & compelling. Let these literary masters be your guide
- from the beauty of northern Honshu through the hustle & bustle of Tokyo, to the many temples in Kyoto, through Osaka & the coastline of the Sea of Japan, & down to southern Kyushu
- to a Japan that only the finest stories can reveal.

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Japan in the Culture Smart range of pocket-sized guide books; providing detailed information on local customs, culture, etiquette & manners & ensuring that visitors are prepared for a diverse range of social environments. The series covers an extensive number of countries worldwide & are designed both for those working & living abroad, as well as for visitors who do not want to offend, either intentionally or inadvertently. Their aim is to prevent readers from making embarrassing mistakes & feel confident in unfamiliar situations, while preparing them before arrival on what to expect & how to behave. Each guide is arranged thematically, with dedicated individual chapters on land & people, values & attitudes, customs & traditions, making friends, people at home, ‘time-out’, travelling & communicating. There is also a separate chapter for business travelers, with important information on subjects such as business culture, meetings & making appointments. A Further Reading section also offers a list of recommended other history, travel literature & language titles available on the country. ...

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A look into Japanese culture by season, both historical & modern, through images "ations. Illustrations & photographs, each paired with an eloquent"ation, take the reader on a tour of the Land of the Rising Sun in ” Japan: Season by Season”. The images include some of the earliest photographs taken in Japan, in addition to the work of contemporary photographers, plus traditional & modern prints & designs. The accompanying texts are taken from classic works like ” The Tale of Genji”, as well as more modern literature, each one revealing a piece of wisdom from the East for each season of the year. Japan has held a certain fascination for many Westerners since its reopening by Commodore Matthew Perry in 1854. Thanks to two centuries of isolation, its classical traditions & customs survived industrialization & globalization, resulting in a unique blending of old & new. This book brings together the historical & the current in a broad portrait of Japanese heritage through the centuries. ...

Contemporary Japanese architecture has, over half a century, achieved world-wide recognition not only for its highly innovative, often futuristic qualities, but also for its sensitive response to Japan`s cultural & physical context in the challenging setting of its increasingly urbanized environment. Today it is admired perhaps as much as its traditional counterpart, with which it often maintains a meaningful dialog. Botond Bognar`s Architectural Guide Japan introduces over 700 of the most prominent examples of this fertile architecture, while outlining its development since the mid-19th century until the present in a concise historical essay. All texts & the individual entries are illustrated with about 750 color photos, all taken by the author, & many drawings. Detailed information about each entry is enhanced by geo-data in the form of QR codes. ...

Japan at 1:1, 500, 000 on a bilingual road map from Kodansha International, with mapping of the whole country presenting its topography, plus on the reverse more detailed maps of the more densely populated areas. On one side is a map of the whole country at 1:1, 500, 000 with Hokkaido shown as a separate inset. Several more insets cover the outlying island groups including Okinawa. A general overview inset shows the whole country with its islands plus the neighbouring parts of the Asian mainl&. All place names are shown in both Latin & Japanese alphabets. Bold altitude colouring combined with relief shading, plus spot heights & names mountain ranges, etc, present the topography. The map clearly shows the Expressways ...

Japan at 1:1, 500, 000 on a bilingual road map from Kodansha International, with mapping of the whole country presenting its topography, plus on the reverse more detailed maps of the more densely populated areas. On one side is a map of the whole country at 1:1, 500, 000 with Hokkaido shown as a separate inset. Several more panels cover the outlying island groups including Okinawa. A general overview inset shows the whole country with its islands plus the neighbouring parts of the Asian mainl&. All place names are shown in both Latin & Japanese alphabets. Bold altitude colouring combined with relief shading, plus spot heights & names mountain ranges, etc, present the topography. The map clearly shows the Expressways; National Highways are included but in the more mountainous parts of the country not always easy to see on the bright relief colouring. Railways distinguish between the Shinkansen Bullet Train, JR & private lines. Ferry routes are also marked. The map highlights various places of interest. Latitude & longitude lines are marked at 2° intervals, with an indexed, arranged by the transliterated names, provided in a separate booklet. On the reverse are enlargements of the country’s more populated areas: Kanto (which

Includes:: Tokyo & Yokohama), Fukuoka, & Chukyo (around Aichi) – all at 1:400, 000, plus Kansai (with Osaka & Kyoto) at 1:200, 000. The road & rail networks here is presented on plain light background so much easier to see & include secondary & minor local roads.* PLEASE NOTE: many place names, particularly of smaller towns, geographical features, national parks & places of interest are in very small font size.

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Japan By Rail in the Trailblazer Rail Guides series; highly practical, informative & portable guides designed specifically for those wanting to discover a country by train. Each title in the series explores its destination with reference to seeing & experiencing countries such as Japan, Australia & Canada using their extensive rail networks. Designed with practicality in mind, each guide describes the entire railway system in clearly defined stages & regions, allowing visitors to plan their journey or journeys accordingly. Strong on both practical content & cultural & historical background, Trailblazer Rail Guides provide extensive kilometre by kilometre route guide description, exploring the country ...

Japan By Rail in the Trailblazer Rail Guides series; highly practical, informative & portable guides designed specifically for those wanting to discover a country by train. Each title in the series explores its destination with reference to seeing & experiencing countries such as Japan, Australia & Canada using their extensive rail networks. Designed with practicality in mind, each guide describes the entire railway system in clearly defined stages & regions, allowing visitors to plan their journey or journeys accordingly. Strong on both practical content & cultural & historical background, Trailblazer Rail Guides provide extensive kilometre by kilometre route guide description, exploring the country ...

Japan is steeped in legend & myth, perhaps the greatest of which is the popular misconception that the country is simply too expensive to visit. The truth is that flights to Japan are cheaper than they`ve ever been, accommodation can be great value, while the warm hospitality which awaits every visitor costs nothing at all. The real secret to travelling around the country on a budget, however, is the Japan Rail Pass. Use this comprehensive guide in conjunction with a rail pass to get the most out of a trip to Japan.* Practical information
- planning your trip; suggested itineraries; what to take; getting to Japan* City guides & maps
- where to stay, where to eat, what to see in 30 towns & cities; historical & cultural background* Kilometre-by-kilometre route guides
- covering train journeys from the coast into the mountains, from temple retreat to sprawling metropolis; 34 route maps* Railway schedules
- Bullet trains & all routes in this guide* Customs, etiquette, Japanese phrases



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