Japan Insight Guide
4th Edition
Published on 29. March 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
401 pages
978-981-234-828-9 (ISBN)
Description
This guide includes a section detailing Japan's history, nine features covering aspects of the country's life and culture, ranging from architecture and cuisine to hi-tech business dealings; a region by region visitor's guide to the sights, and a comprehensive travel tips section packed with essential contact addresses and numbers. Plus hundreds of photographs and 19 maps.
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Series
Edition
4th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Singapore
Singapore
Publishing group
APA Publications
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
colour illustrations and maps
Dimensions
Height: 223 mm
Width: 150 mm
Weight
815 gr
ISBN-13
978-981-234-828-9 (9789812348289)
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05/1999
3rd Edition
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Content
Maps: Japan; Tokyo; Kanto; Kamakura; Central Honshu; Tohoku; Sapporo; Hokkaido; Kansai and Kinki; Osaka; Kyoto; Nara; Chugoku/Shikoku; Hiroshima; Kyushu; Nagasaki; Okinawa; Introduction; A Unique Place. History: Chronology; Early Centuries; Edo Period; Modern Era. Essay Features: Geography; People; Religion; Art and Crafts; Performing Arts; Cinema; Architecture; Sports; Cuisine. Photo Features: Bamboo; Sumo; Trains; Kimonos; Shintoism. Places: Introduction; Central Honshu; Tokyo; South of Tokyo; Nikko; Central Honshu; The North; Tohoku; Hokkaido; Kansai; Osaka and Kobe; Kyoto; Nara; The South; Chugoku; Shikoku; Kyushu; Okinawa; Information Panels: Shrines and Temples; Anime; Martial Arts; Etiquette; Mt Fuji and Hakone; Earthquakes; Ise Shrines. Travel Tips Highlights; Getting Acquainted; Planning the Trip; Practical Tips; Getting There; Getting Around; Where to Stay; Where to Eat; What to Eat; Culture; Museums and Art Galleries; Theatres and Concerts; Festivals By Month; Shopping; Shopping Areas; Spectator Sports; Language; Further Reading.