Japan by Rail (Trailblazer Guides)

Japan by Rail (Trailblazer Guides)

by RamseyZarifeh (Author)

Synopsis

Fully revised second edition, includes full historical background, cultural tips, getting to Japan, where to stay and eat, and timetables

$3.29

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Quantity

2 in stock

More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 432
Edition: 2
Publisher: Trailblazer Publications
Published: 15 Jun 2007

ISBN 10: 1873756976
ISBN 13: 9781873756973

Media Reviews
'A find...Well researched.'-- The Japan Times (Japan)'Trailblazer's new guide is practical, highly interesting and should enable the visitor to save money and add to the enjoyment of Japan.'-- National Railway Museum Journal (UK)'Japanophile train enthusiasts, it seems you've met your hero'.-- The Daily Yomiuri (Japan
Author Bio
Ramsey Zarifeh was born in Kent but has spent most of his working life outside the UK. In 1993 he took a year off to teach English in Germany before going up to Cambridge University, where he graduated in English. He then spent two years in Japan, teaching on the JET program. After a short spell at Reuters in London he returned to Japan to research this guide. Whilst there he was also a contributor to Up All Night on BBC Radio 5 Live and a correspondent for BBC Radio 2's Steve Wright In the Afternoon. He currently lives in Switzerland where he is a journalist at swissinfo - Swiss Radio International.