Japan Travel

Japan has an image of being inaccessible to those with disabilities. This couldn't be further from the truth. Japan is, in fact, very accessible for those with disabilities. With this book, Accessible Japan takes a look at: Things to know before you go like wheelchair sizes, guide dogs, the JR pass, disability ID Information on how to get around on Tokyo's trains, subways, buses and more Tips on shops, restaurants, and accessible toilets Detailed accessibility reviews for many of Tokyo's best tourist attractions A guide to essential Japanese phrases for travelers with disabilities 2020 ...

Tauchen Sie ein in die faszinierende Welt Japans mit diesem umfassenden Reiseführer, der Sie auf eine unvergessliche Reise durch die Geschichte, Kultur und Moderne dieses einzigartigen Landes mitnimmt.

You Need This Guide to Tokyo. You've already got a phone full of screenshots and TikToks. You know the ones. The ones that tell you where to get a selfie with a geisha, or act like Tokyo begins and ends with Shibuya Crossing. Bless their Crocs. Those generic guides barely scratch the surface. They miss the textures, the quirks, and the sheer, delightful weirdness that make Tokyo, well, Tokyo. This isn't just a list of places. It's a vibe. It's the stuff your slightly unhinged (in a fun way, I promise), but ultimately very clued-in Tokyoite friend would tell you. Inside Sara's Totally ...

In a small back alley in Tokyo, there is a cafe which has been serving carefully brewed coffee for more than 100 years. But this coffee shop offers its customers a unique experience: the chance to travel back in time. From the author of Before the Coffee Gets Cold comes a story of four new customers, each of whom is hoping to take advantage of Cafe Funiculi Funicula's time-travelling offer.

“I had been here before: I was going from being a mere ‘interpreter’ to being a ‘cultural interpreter.’ It was a dangerous path to tread.” Walking Japan's ancient inland route in search of a vague romantic notion, the author encounters a string of idiosyncratic characters. Recording their stories, the author braids a travelogue deftly interwoven with his own experiences since he first set foot in Japan some thirty years ago. At times hilarious, at times serious, at times moving, A Fool’s Journey is an exploration of one of Japan’s most scenic routes and its fascinating ...

Als Chris Broad völlig blauäugig einen Job als Hilfslehrer in der nordjapanischen Provinz annahm, fragte er sich, ob er nicht einen schrecklichen Fehler ...

Persimmon Wind - part memoir, part martial arts history, and part travelogue - relates Dave Lowry's experiences as he travels to Japan to reunite with his sensei, visit the graves of others of his martial lineage, and explore a country and culture that profoundly influenced his life. Lowry's account reveals a Japan unlikely to be witnessed by the average Westerner. Drawing on his deep knowledge of the martial arts, Lowry acts as an interpreter of sorts, deftly describing for the listener the myriad ways in which Japan's subtle, yet rich customs and rituals inform and enrich the seemingly mundane practices of life.

With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local author, it is never too late to visit Sapporo. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Greater than a Tourist series, this book will give you candid travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.

After a series of conflicts among feudal lords, the new city of Edo became and remained Japan's beating heart, and in the 17th century Edo gave birth to a vibrant, new urban culture marked by woodblock prints, the kabuki theater, and haiku poetry. By the 18th century, with its ranks swelled thanks to a flood of provincial daimyo, along with their households, clients, and retainers, Edo had become the most populous urban area in the world, a title Tokyo still can lay claim to today.

With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local, it is never too late to visit Kyoto city Kyoto Prefecture Japan. Greater Than a Tourist- Kyoto city Kyoto Prefecture Japan by Author Kana Pataky offers first-hand and personal insight into the best ways to visit the Kyoto city. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the ‘Greater Than a Tourist’ series, this book will give you candid travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.

Revised and updated, and with each page alive with facts, history and inspiration, Be More Japan unlocks the secrets behind modern Japanese living - whether you're eating sushi in London or enjoying the cherry blossoms in San Francisco. And if you're dreaming of a future trip to Japan, this book will get you closer to your destination before you've even departed.

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of Japan with Feelings About Taking the ShinKanSen Bullet Train for the First Time in Japan. This evocative collection of essays captures the exhilaration, wonder, and profound introspection experienced by travelers as they step aboard the iconic ShinKanSen for the first time.

31 Months in Japan: The Building of a Theme Park is the story of two Southern Californians embarking on the adventure of a lifetime - moving to Japan to participate in the construction of the Universal Studios Japan theme park.

Planning a trip to Japan and don't know where to go? Have no idea where to start this trip in this wonderful country your about to see? Should you stay in the city or outside the city? You for sure don't want to miss seeing Mount Fuji! How about the Himeji Castle?

Japan was the beginning of something extraordinary. Much of who I was on that trip has disappeared. Relationships, business, home, beliefs have all gone or changed radically. But Japan was not my trip, this was the escape of a lifetime for a client. I discovered that amazing things don’t just happen when you follow your dreams, they also happen when you help others follow theirs.

Savor the Flavor: A Japanese Food Vocabulary Guide is the ultimate resource for anyone looking to immerse themselves in the rich culinary world of Japan. With over 170 food vocabulary words for different food groups and eight chapters covering everything from fruits and vegetables to meats, fish, sushi, ramen, and desserts, this guide is a valuable resource for Japanese language learners and travelers looking to fully immerse themselves in the culture.

Great Than a Tourist: 50 Things To Know About Nara City by Roger Shitaki offers an approach to discovering Nara from the heart of her ancient origins, local customs, and the natural wonders that envelop her. Most books on Nara will enamor you with deer and places around Nara Park. Although there is nothing wrong with that, Greater Than a Tourist offers personalized insights which connect the dots and smooth the way to experiencing Nara as a synergetic whole rather than a collection of places to see.

For over 300 years, Japan closed itself to outsiders, developing a remarkable and unique culture. During its period of isolation, the inhabitants of the city of Edo, later known as Tokyo, relied on its public bells to tell the time. In her remarkable book, Anna Sherman tells of her search for the bells of Edo, exploring the city of Tokyo and its inhabitants and the individual and particular relationship of Japanese culture - and the Japanese language - to time, tradition, memory, impermanence and history.

Konnichi wa! Have you ever been to Japan? Learn about Japanese animals, foods, culture, and more to see what makes this Asian country unique. Carefully leveled text and critical thinking questions introduce young listeners to nonfiction.

With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local, it is never too late to visit Japan. Greater Than a Tourist: Japan by author Andy Cheng offers the inside scoop on Japan.