Japan (Lonely Planet Country Guides)

by Chris Rowthorn (Author), Chris Rowthorn (Author), Ray Bartlett (Author), Craig McLachlan (Author), Wendy Yanagihara (Author), Simon Sellars (Author), Justin Ellis (Author)

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  Paperback
  2005

  $3.27

  the most detailed map coverage of any Japan guidebook lead author Chris Rowthorn is a long-term Kyoto resident, Japanese arts expert & sashimi buff Japan's culture & lifestyle is addictive: 38 per cent of travellers to Japan find themselves on a long-haul trip up-to-the-minute advice on getting the most out of your visit the Hamamatsu Matsuri, a spectacular traditional kite festival, turns into a kite-fight. Participants' kites battle to cut the strings of other kites, mid-flight 'Character dolls', the giant, cartoon-like statuettes that sit out the front of Japan's stores, are now being abducted in broad daylight and sold on the black market for up to USUSD3000 Japan received an honourable mention at the Pacific Asia Travel Association's 2004 Gold Awards

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  Paperback
  2007

  $4.22

  A special new chapter on skiing in Japan covers costs, what to bring, what to expect, and where to go; specific and expanded information on ski resorts throughout the guide (the most in-depth information on the market). It provides expanded coverage of Okinawa and Southwest islands - the little-known tropical side of Japan; including dive spots and beaches not covered by the competition. It includes new colour highlights of Japan, chosen by travellers, Lonely Planet staff, and authors.