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Rough Guide to Japan

The Rough Guide Japan

Jan Dodd's The Rough Guide to Japan is the definitive travel guide to this intriguing country. Includes coverage of all the sights, from Tokyo to the hot springs of Kyushu and the temples of Shikoku. Practical advice and information on hiking in Hokkaido's national parks, skiing in the Japan Alps and experiencing Tohoku's vibrant festivals. In-depth features on Japanese culture, including art, architecture, music and food.

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National Geographic Traveler Japan

Providing in-depth descriptions of major cultural, architectural and historical sites, this travel guide takes the reader on a tour of Japan and includes mapping of specially commissioned walks and drives, plus regional and city maps.
Frommer's Japan Travel Guide

Frommer's Japan

Book: From Tokyo city sights and Mt. Fuji to fascinating temples and shrines, markets, and museums, Frommer's travel guide brings Japan to today's traveler. You'll get information on customs, etiquette, cuisine, and the arts as well as tips for saving money and business travel.

Lonely Planet Japan


Lonely Planet Japan (Japan, 7th Ed)

The Lonely Planet Japan guide includes information on outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling and skiing; extensive transport information, including rail and bus travel; details of places to stay, eat and be entertained for all budgets with a language section and Japanese script throughout.

Japan Travel Guide
Eyewitness Travel Guide to Japan

All aspects of modern Japan, as well as its history, art and ancient traditions are explained through informative text and over 800 photographs and illustrations including street maps. Whether in Tokyo, Kyoto, Okinawa, Honshu, or Hokkaido this is a travel guide for all points of interest.
Japan Insight Guide 
Japan Insight Guide

Japan Insight Guide is a visual guide to Japan. There are other more detailed travel guide books which may provide more information, however, as to be expected from the Discovery Channel, this photo guide brings the living experience of a country or an area to you though images.
Fodor's Japan Travel Guide
Fodor's Japan: The Guide for All Budgets

Completely updated and expanded, this all-new travel guide to Japan continues to provide help for travelers in a country where the language and culture is very different. Fodor's Japan shows you hundreds of hotel and restaurant choices in all price ranges, from budget friendly B & Bs to luxury hotels, from casual eateries to the hottest new restaurants.
Fodor's Japan
Fodor's Exploring Japan

Even before they travel through Japan, travelers can begin their journey with Exploring Japan. More than 350 beautiful color photographs enhance this photo travel guide, which roams from villages with their teahouses and lush gardens to the open markets and great sushi restaurants, historic Hiroshima, modern Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, and more.
Lonely Planet Hiking in Japan
Lonely Planet Hiking in Japan (Walking Guides).

A travel guide for both beginning and advanced hikers, with suggested hiking itineraries including temple and pilgrim trails, "Hiking in Japan" is also an excellent reference for travelers interested in Japan national parks, flora and fauna, and wildlife.
Gateway to Japan
Gateway to Japan (Kodansha Guide)

The two sections of this book, History and Culture and Japan by Region, are designed to make them more manageable. History and Culture focuses on specific topics and recommends where to go. Japan by Region gives the practical travel information you need to make the trip. Bilingual maps.
Lonely Planet Japan 
Lonely Planet: World Food: Japan

Synopsis: The World Food series covers everything to do with the culture of eating and drinking in each country. Entertaining, opinionated and contemporary in style, this Japan guide offers information on temple food, ceremonies and Japanese delicacies.
Japan for Kids
Japan for Kids :The Ultimate Guide for Parents and Their Children.

A guide to entertaining and raising children in Japan, written by long-term residents. Ideas for rainy days, shopping, amusements, parties and celebrations, local travel, health care and education are included.

Kids Trips in Tokyo

Kid's Trips in Tokyo : A Family Guide to One Day Outings.

Good resources for parents with children from six months to teenagers up to about sixteen. Written by four women all married to Japanese from personal experience and knowledge of Tokyo, Yokohama and Kamakura, with sensitive attention paid to the added challenges posed by language and cultural factors.

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New Tokyo Bilingual Pocket Atlas

Bilingual atlas with place names in English and Japanese, plus useful information for Tokyo residents. Includes 93 pages of maps, two page embassy index and a map of the Tokyo rail system, including new subway lines. Maps symbols indicate city, town and ward boundaries, J.R. Lines, parks, gardens, government offices, hospitals and schools. Lists hotels from which limousine service to Narita is available.
Tokyo City Guide
Tokyo City Atlas : A Bilingual Guide

This atlas includes 46 color maps, with all names in English and Japanese orthography. There are 18 central district maps and 21 Tokyo metropolis area maps, with additional maps on the subway system, administrative wards, satellite cities and railways. Also includes maps of the Tokyo metropolitan rail system.
Japan Music Guide
Japan -Rough Guide:The Music of Japan

An excellent selection and blending of both modern and traditional musical influences and styles compiled with warmth, knowledge, humor and a sincere love of Japanese music, insightful sleeve notes.
Kyoto Map
Kyoto-Osaka a Bilingual Atlas : A Kodansha Guide

This atlas contains 36 maps of all major metropolitan areas, transportation, and tourist areas in the Kansai region. It highlights Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, Nara, and Nagoya.