Japan Travel

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.

Yokohama hits different. It's a waterfront city just thirty minutes from Tokyo, but very much its own world. It's easygoing, free-swinging, even a bit decadent. Yokohama received Japan’s first foreign influences, and it started everything from Japanese jazz to the fashion of Plastic Love. At the same time, Yokohama is a throwback to an older Japan. Sleepy 1960s soda shops that simply couldn’t stay in business in Tokyo still thrive in Yokohama, as do the octogenarians who patronize them. And for the price of a capsule hotel in Tokyo, you can stay in a nice three-star place in Yokohama. ...

For those looking to live in Japan, this series offers penetrating cultural insights to give you a clear idea of what you're in for. Sparing you years of wondering why things are the way they are, Steve gives you the lay of the land with his distinct perspective and sense of humor.

‘A heartwarming memoir.’ –Australian Reader’s Digest A girl struggling to fit in. A homeless kitten. An unexpected job offer in an unfamiliar country that changes everything.CJ had a long history of escaping places and people she wasn't fond of. But for the sake of a silver tabby, she decided to stay in Japan for a while. This decision helped her open up her heart and mind, revisit her way of thinking, and reconnect with her estranged family. Let this heartwarming memoir take you to the land of cats and cherry trees as you read about CJ's adventures - from the craziness of ...

Un curioso y atractivo repaso por la cultura tradicional y contemporánea japonesa en forma de diccionario, que nos presenta un recorrido pormenorizado por el Japón de la antigüedad y por la rabiosa actualidad de una de las culturas más influyentes del presente. En este viaje descubriremos desde el origen los kimonos hasta los pasos de la ceremonia del té o los pormenores de la arquitectura japonesa. Imprescindible para quienes siempre han sentido fascinación por Japón y para quienes deseen un buen punto de partida para empezar a entender su cultura.

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.

Aokigahara, also known as the sea of trees, is a forest on the flanks of Mount Fuji on the island of Honshu in Japan, spread over 30 square kilometres of rock hard lava which was laid down during the last major eruption of Mount Fuji in 864. The western edge of Aokigahara, where there are various caves that fill with ice in winter, is a popular destination for tourists. Parts of Aokigahara are very dense, and the porous lava rock absorbs sound, all adding to a sense of solitude that some visitors decide to be the perfect place to implement their final act.

For those looking to teach English in Japan or are already there, this series offers hard-won lessons of how to land with a running start and set yourself up for success.

"Japan Unveiled" is your essential companion to unlocking the wonders of the Land of the Rising Sun, curated by seasoned travelers.

“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 ...

Strange Timing: A Fallen Warrior is a mystery fantasy adventure story that follows a series of events in a Sengoku era town surrounded by hills known as Zooth. This is the story of how the small and lowly town occupied by the imperial army became an independent zodiac city within a year. This is a fantasy story inspired by fantasy anime (and manga) that includes dungeons, monsters, sword fights, magical abilities, time travel magic, and more. This is quite an unusual story that bends time in a fascinating way. It is one of those stories that you have to read more than once to appreciate it....

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.

Through the Torii Gate is not just a travel guide — it's a visually-driven journey into the heart of Kyoto and Osaka, crafted especially for photographers, creatives, and culturally curious explorers. Whether you're a DSLR-toting professional or a smartphone storyteller, this book helps you see, feel, and capture Japan with purpose. Inside, you'll find: 📸 Top photo locations, with the best times to shoot, what gear to bring, and expert composition tips 🏮 Hidden and unusual spots most travelers miss — from secret alleys in Gion to neon-lit side streets in Osaka 🎌 Deep insights ...

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?

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.

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 ...

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.

Ditch the Tourist Traps. Eat Like a Tokyo Local. Is your phone leading you to Tokyo's blandest, most overpriced food? Drowning in 5-star reviews for mediocre grub? Tokyo is a food lover's paradise, but navigating its endless options can feel overwhelming. Relying solely on generic apps or guidebooks often leads straight to disappointing tourist traps, missing the incredible, authentic flavors the city truly offers. You didn't come all the way to Tokyo to eat... meh, did you? Meet Sara, your friendly (and slightly opinionated) Tokyo-native guide! Born and raised amidst the city's vibrant ...

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.