THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER'Chris Broad explores Japan in all its quirky glory..Endlessly fascinating!'Will Ferguson, author of Hokkaido Highway Blues'Carves a unique path across Japan bringing him into contact with far too many cats, heartening renewal in Tohoku, and even pizza with Ken Watanabe.'Iain Maloney, author of The Only Gaijin in the Village'Fascinating, fact-packed and very funny..An excellent and enjoyable read for the Japan-curious. I loved it and learned a lot.'Sam Baldwin, author of For Fukui's Sake: Two years in rural JapanWhen Englishman Chris Broad landed in a rural village in northern Japan he wondered if he'd made a huge mistake. With no knowledge of the language and zero teaching experience, was he about to be the most quickly fired English teacher in Japan's history?Abroad in Japan charts a decade of living in a foreign land and the chaos and culture clash that came with it. Packed with hilarious and fascinating stories, this book seeks out to unravel one the world's most complex cultures.Spanning ten years and all forty-seven prefectures, Chris takes us from the lush rice fields of the countryside to the frenetic neon-lit streets of Tokyo. With blockbuster moments such as a terrifying North Korean missile incident, a mortifying experience at a love hotel and a week spent with Japan's biggest movie star, Abroad in Japan is an extraordinary and informative journey through the Land of the Rising Sun.Number 1 Sunday Times bestseller, August 2023 Read more

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Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Japan.Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from visiting Yoshino for Japan's most famous cherry-blossom-viewing festival to sipping sake at a 300-year-old brewery in Niigata, and exploring the Unesco-listed streetscapes of Hagi. Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Japan Travel Guide:Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week tripsUpdated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate Japan and connect experiences together with easeCreate your perfect trip with exciting itineraries for extended journeys combined with suggested day trips, walking tours, and activities to match your passionsGet fresh takes on must-visit sights including climbing Mt Fuji, visiting Senso-ji, Tokyo's oldest temple, and experiencing the extravagant shrine of Tosho-guSpecial features on onsen etiquette, Japanese food, and the 88 sacred temples pilgrimageExpert local recommendations on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, festivals, and moreEssential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travelConnect with Japanese culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history, and traditions Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps including a pull out map of TokyoCovers Tokyo, Mt Fuji & around Tokyo, Central Honshu & the Japan Alps, Kyoto, Kansai, Hiroshima & Western Honshu, Northern Honshu, Sapporo & Hokkaido, Shikoku, Kyushu, Okinawa & the Southwest Islands Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet's Japan. Read more

Finalist for the 2016 IACP Awards: Literary Food WritingAn innovative new take on the travel guide, Rice, Noodle, Fish decodes Japan's extraordinary food culture through a mix of in-depth narrative and insider advice, along with 195 color photographs. In this 5000-mile journey through the noodle shops, tempura temples, and teahouses of Japan, Matt Goulding, co-creator of the enormously popular Eat This, Not That! book series, navigates the intersection between food, history, and culture, creating one of the most ambitious and complete books ever written about Japanese culinary culture from the Western perspective.Written in the same evocative voice that drives the award-winning magazine Roads & Kingdoms, Rice, Noodle, Fish explores Japan's most intriguing culinary disciplines in seven key regions, from the kaiseki tradition of Kyoto and the sushi masters of Tokyo to the street food of Osaka and the ramen culture of Fukuoka. You won't find hotel recommendations or bus schedules; you will find a brilliant narrative that interweaves immersive food journalism with intimate portraits of the cities and the people who shape Japan's food culture.This is not your typical guidebook. Rice, Noodle, Fish is a rare blend of inspiration and information, perfect for the intrepid and armchair traveler alike. Combining literary storytelling, indispensable insider information, and world-class design and photography, the end result is the first ever guidebook for the new age of culinary tourism. Read more

This fascinating history tells the story of the people of Japan, from ancient teenage priest-queens to teeming hordes of salarymen, a nation that once sought to conquer China, yet also shut itself away for two centuries in self-imposed seclusion. First revealed to Westerners in the chronicles of Marco Polo, Japan was a legendary faraway land defended by a fearsome Kamikaze storm and ruled by a divine sovereign. It was the terminus of the Silk Road, the furthest end of the known world, a fertile source of inspiration for European artists, and an enduring symbol of the mysterious East. In recent times, it has become a powerhouse of global industry, a nexus of popular culture, and a harbinger of post-industrial decline. With intelligence and wit, author Jonathan Clements blends documentary and storytelling styles to connect the past, present and future of Japan, and in broad yet detailed strokes reveals a country of paradoxes: a modern nation steeped in ancient traditions; a democracy with an emperor as head of state; a famously safe society built on 108 volcanoes resting on the world's most active earthquake zone; a fast-paced urban and technologically advanced country whose land consists predominantly of mountains and forests. Among the chapters in this Japanese history book are: The Way of the Gods: Prehistoric and Mythical Japan A Game of Thrones: Minamoto vs. Taira Time Warp: 200 Years of Isolation The Stench of Butter: Restoration and Modernization The New Breed: The Japanese Miracle Read more

In this Japan Travel Guide 2024 edition, Yuki Fukuyama and Ken Fukuyama will share with you:The ultimate Japan itineraries that are improvised for more than 40+ times.All the essential information like operating hours, prices, transit tips etc.Everything you need to know about Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and Hokkaido.The best winter destinations.Detailed and updated maps of Japan.The latest super cheap budgeting tips.The best accommodation tips.Japan’s best kept secrets.All the best local cuisines.Events and festivals in Japan.And much, much more!About Yuki Fukuyama and Ken FukuyamaBefore serving as a tour guide, they were full-time professors working in Japan National College of Technology. After having their first child in 1985, they have decided to pursue their long-held dream of exploring the world. Inspired by their life-changing adventures throughout the world, they have decided to serve as a tour guide. This happy couple has been serving as a Japan local tour guide for more than 30 years now. In their effort to show the world what Japan truly is, they have decided to write a book about it.# Japan Travel Guide 2024 Read more

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Tokyo.Discover Tokyo's most popular experiences and best kept secrets - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - from chowing down sushi at Toyosu Market to visiting Tokyo's oldest temple, Sens?-ji, and hiking up picturesque Takao-san on the outskirts of the metropolis.Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Tokyo travel guide:Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning trips of 1-2 weeks or moreUpdated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate Tokyo and connect experiences together with easeCreate your ideal trip with exciting Perfect Day itineraries with suggestions of unmissable attractions and activities to match your passions, plus day trips from Tokyo so you can explore the surrounding areasGet fresh takes on must-visit sights including Tokyo National Museum and the extravagant shrine of T?sh?-g?Special features on Japanese food guide, onsen explained, day trip to Mt FujiExpert local recommendations on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, festivals, and moreEssential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travelConnect with Tokyo culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history, and traditions Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps including a pull out map of TokyoCovers Marunouchi & Nihombashi, Ginza & Tsukiji, Roppongi & Around, Ebisu, Meguro & Around, Shibuya & Setagaya, Harajuku & Aoyama, West Tokyo & Around, Shinjuku & Northwest Tokyo, K?rakuen & Akihabara, Ueno & Yanesen, Asakusa & Sumida River, Odaiba & Tokyo Bay plus day trips to Mt Fuji, Hakone, Kamakura, T?sh?-g?, Takao-san, Shira-hama, Yokohama, Narita Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary city with Lonely Planet's Tokyo. Read more

Whether you want to have sushi in a top Tokyo restaurant, visit the shrines of historic Kyoto, or head to the beaches of Okinawa, the local Fodor’s travel experts in Japan are here to help! Fodor’s Essential Japan guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos. Fodor’s “Essential” guides have been named by Booklist as the Best Travel Guide Series of 2020!Fodor’s Essential Japan travel guide includes:AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and doMULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your timeMORE THAN 50 DETAILED MAPS to help you navigate confidentlyCOLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, side-trips, and morePHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES on “Tokyo's Best Quirky Souvenir Stores,” “Best Temples and Shrines,” “Best Things to Buy,” “Best Things to Eat and Drink,” and moreTRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and moneyHISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, music, geography and moreSPECIAL FEATURES on “Japanese Culture Primer,” “Peerless Fuji,” and “Kyoto's Philosopher's Path” LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gemsJapanese LANGUAGE PRIMER with useful words and essential phrasesUP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Sapporo, Nikko, Hiroshima, Kobe, Okinawa, Mt. Fuji, Fukuoka, Hakone, Kamakura, Nagoya, and more.Planning on visiting other destinations in Asia? Check out Fodor’s Essential Vietnam, Fodor's Essential Thailand, and Fodor's Seoul.*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor’s has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us! Read more

Want to speak Japanese but don't know where to start? This textbook is for you! Speak Japanese in 90 Days is a comprehensive 90 lesson instructional course that uses an innovative, tested, and proven theoretical framework to teach students not only what to study, but more importantly, howto study.Many textbooks only help you practice written grammar exercises. With Speak Japanese in 90 Days, you will learn how to speak! You will learn how to effectively study, and become a successful self-study learner for life. All of the prep work is done for you. Each daily lesson contains easy to understand grammar explanations as well as ten vocabulary words chosen from the most common 1000, each with their own example sentence.With this textbook you will quickly master the basics of elementary Japanese grammar, and learn everything you need to pass the JLPT N5 (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) as well as most of the grammar needed for the JLPT N4. You will learn everything you need to achieve conversational fluency.The content includes:How to Study - Proven techniques, tips, and tricks about how to study and what to study to learn and retain the language quickly.Pronunciation - An easy and accurate guide for English speakers. Every sentence is written with English pronunciation (romaji), Japanese kana, and kanji.Grammar - Easy to follow grammar explanations with multiple example sentences for each grammar point. All essential grammar tested in the JLPT N5 and most of the grammar tested in the JLPT N4.Vocabulary - Over 1000 of the most common Japanese words and phrases with example sentences for each word to learn and practice the words in context.Vocabulary nuances and Idiomatic Expressions - Detailed explanations of how to use tricky vocabulary correctly, that you can't find in a dictionary or other textbooks.Continue your studies and master the grammar for the JLPT N3 with the next book in the series:Speak Japanese in 90 Days (Volume 2)Practice reading and master the 2000 most common vocabulary words with the companion textbook series:Japanese Readings 1000: Master 1000 Words with 20 Short StoriesJapanese Readings 2000: Master 1000 More Words with 20 Short Stories Read more

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A classic of Japanese history, this book is the preeminent work on the history of Japan.Newly revised and updated, A History of Japan is a single-volume, comprehensive account of Japan's history. Starting in ancient Japan during its early pre-history period, A History of Japan covers every important aspect of history and culture through feudal Japan to the post-Cold War period and the collapse of the Bubble Economy in the early 1990s. Recent findings shed additional light on the origins of Japanese civilization and the birth of Japanese culture.This book includes an in-depth analysis of Japanese religion, arts, culture, and people from the 6th century B.C.E. to the present. Classic illustrations and unique pictures are dispersed throughout the book, enhancing its exploration of Japan's rich history.Fans of the FX series Shogun will appreciate the detailed historical context provided in this book, particularly the sections covering the feudal period that align with the time portrayed in the show. However, A History of Japan transcends the current interest in this era, offering a lasting resource for understanding Japan's broader historical and cultural development.Highlights of A History of Japan include:Archaic Japan including Yamato, the creation of a unified state, the Nana Period, and the Heian periodMedieval Japan including rule by the military houses, the failure of Ashikaga Rule, Buddhism, and the Kamakura and Muroachi Periods periodsEaly Modern Japan including Japanese feudalism, administration under the Tokugawa, and society and culture in early modern JapanModern Japan including The Meiji Era and policies for modernization, from consensus to crisis (1912-1937), and solutions through forceThis contemporary classic remains a central text in Japanese studies and a vital addition to the collection of any student or enthusiast of Japanese history, culture, or language. Read more

A fascinating exploration of all things Japan, including the country’s history, culture, customs, and cuisine.Whether it’s perfecting the art of forest-bathing—shinrin-yoku—or celebrating imperfections in kintsugi, Japanesse customs have been thriving for centuries alongside modern practices of well-being.In How to Live Japanese, Yutaka Yazawa provides the ultimate insider’s guide to the country, full of inspiration and insight to help you experience the very best of Japanese design, cookery, philosophy, and culture. Not only is Tokyo the mother of all metropolises, making it a guiding light for how we can live together amicably in an ever-urbanizing world, but also, with two thirds of the country covered in forest, there is still much respect and celebration of the natural world.From Miyazaki to mountains, sake to sparking joy, find your Zen, discover the joy of ikigai and make time to learn about the land of the rising sun. You’ll be all the better for some time spent with How to Live Japanese. Read more

"With this book, you feel you can stop time and savor the rituals of life." --Maira KalmanAn immersive journey through the culture and cuisine of one Japanese town, its forest, and its watershed--where ducks are hunted by net, saké is brewed from the purest mountain water, and charcoal is fired in stone kilns--by an American writer and food stylist who spent years working alongside artisansOne night, Brooklyn-based artist and food writer Hannah Kirshner received a life-changing invitation to apprentice with a "saké evangelist" in a misty Japanese mountain village called Yamanaka. In a rapidly modernizing Japan, the region--a stronghold of the country's old-fashioned ways--was quickly becoming a destination for chefs and artisans looking to learn about the traditions that have long shaped Japanese culture. Kirshner put on a vest and tie and took her place behind the saké bar. Before long, she met a community of craftspeople, farmers, and foragers--master woodturners, hunters, a paper artist, and a man making charcoal in his nearly abandoned village on the outskirts of town. Kirshner found each craftsperson not only exhibited an extraordinary dedication to their work but their distinct expertise contributed to the fabric of the local culture. Inspired by these masters, she devoted herself to learning how they work and live.Taking readers deep into evergreen forests, terraced rice fields, and smoke-filled workshops, Kirshner captures the centuries-old traditions still alive in Yamanaka. Water, Wood, and Wild Things invites readers to see what goes into making a fine bowl, a cup of tea, or a harvest of rice and introduces the masters who dedicate their lives to this work. Part travelogue, part meditation on the meaning of work, and full of her own beautiful drawings and recipes, Kirshner's refreshing book is an ode to a place and its people, as well as a profound examination of what it means to sustain traditions and find purpose in cultivation and craft. Read more

* UPDATED FOR 2025 * - Now with more content, new maps and the latest tips and advice! Must-See Japan (2025 Edition) is the most up-to-date, concise and best-value guide for discovering the top sights, the most delicious foods and the essential must-do activities in this fascinating and complex country. Written by an expert who has spent over 17 years living in and traveling all around Japan, this book is full of inside information to help you discover some of the best things on offer, from popular tourist attractions to hidden gems even the locals don't know. Offering detailed itineraries for trips lasting a week or a month, this guide will help you plan every detail of your stay in Japan.Must-See Japan includes:• Insider tips and advice on when and where is best to visit, so you won’t miss a thing• Original maps and Google map links for every location• Practical information on everything from buying tickets, to entering hot springs, to Wi-Fi!• Detailed itineraries for making the most of your Japanese adventure, whether it be from a couple of days to a few weeks• Travel tips and clear explanations on how to get around, including rail passes, trains and buses• Honest reviews of a variety of hotels, hot springs, restaurants and attractions• Essential app recommendations and links to useful websites• Straightforward advice on what to do and how to do it, drawing on the personal experience of the author, a long-term resident of Japan• Quickly find the information you need with the active table of contents and logical layout• Beautiful photos throughout• Unbeatable value for a guide packed with a decade's worth of firsthand and trustworthy infoAbout the authorTom Fay is a British author and freelance writer who has been living in Japan since 2007. He has written extensively about the outdoors and travel in Japan, both online and in print, for The Guardian, Lonely Planet, Forbes Travel Guide, The Japan Times and many other media outlets.He has a keen interest in landscape photography, and is the main author of the guidebooks Hiking and Trekking in the Japan Alps and Mount Fuji(Cicerone Press, 2019), Kyoto (Lonely Planet, 2024), Pocket Kyoto & Osaka (Lonely Planet, 2024) and Hokkaido (Bradt, 2024). Read more

A laid-back foray into the Japanese language. Appropriate for all levels of learners, from absolute beginner to advanced. Read more

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An Easy Japanese Phrase Book and dictionary with the most updated common Japanese phrases + downloadable audio! (2023 Edition)Are you looking to jumpstart your study of the basic Japanese language?Do you want to learn the most common phrases used in everyday Japanese conversation?Are you traveling to Japan?Do you want to learn how to speak Japanese like a native?This easy-to-carry pocket size Japanese travel book is all you need to handle a wide range of scenarios on your Japanese holiday. From the moment you step out of the airport to when you say “こんにちは (Konnichiwa) (Hi!),” this thoughtful little Japanese guide will tell you the right words to say at the moments you need them most.Inside Easy Japanese Phrase Book, you will find:Concise and straight-to-the-point topics – A Japanese book that cuts to the chase, with no unnecessary topics included. Now you can avoid wading through all the fluff and get straight to the essentials.All of these phrases will help you find your way through all the possible scenarios as a Japanese tourist.2,000+ Japanese phrases and expressions with English translations – These are the most updated common Japanese phrases for everyday and travel use.All phrases include an easy phonetic pronunciation guide.Formatted for easy navigation and reading – The simple structure of the book and clear table of contents make it easy for you to browse and locate topics quickly.Easy to download Japanese audio – The high-quality audio provided is narrated by a native Japanese speaker to help train your ear to the authentic sound of words and to learn to speak Japanese naturally.And so much more!This is an excellent Japanese phrase book that will make your Japanese learning easy and fun, and make your traveling experience in Japan as smooth as possible.Grab your copy now and become bilingual in Japanese! Read more

When Pico Iyer decided to go to Kyoto and live in a monastery, he did so to learn about Zen Buddhism from the inside, to get to know Kyoto, one of the loveliest old cities in the world, and to find out something about Japanese culture today -- not the world of businessmen and production lines, but the traditional world of changing seasons and the silence of temples, of the images woven through literature, of the lunar Japan that still lives on behind the rising sun of geopolitical power.All this he did. And then he met Sachiko.Vivacious, attractive, thoroughly educated, speaking English enthusiastically if eccentrically, the wife of a Japanese "salaryman" who seldom left the office before 10 P.M., Sachiko was as conversant with tea ceremony and classical Japanese literature as with rock music, Goethe, and Vivaldi. With the lightness of touch that made Video Night in Kathmandu so captivating, Pico Iyer fashions from their relationship a marvelously ironic yet heartfelt book that is at once a portrait of cross-cultural infatuation -- and misunderstanding -- and a delightfully fresh way of seeing both the old Japan and the very new. Read more

In this “exquisite personal blend of philosophy and engagement, inner quiet and worldly life" (Los Angeles Times), an acclaimed author returns to his longtime home in Japan after his father-in-law’s sudden death and picks up the steadying patterns of his everyday rites, reminding us to take nothing for granted.In a country whose calendar is marked with occasions honoring the dead, Pico Iyer comes to reflect on changelessness in ways that anyone can relate to: parents age, children scatter, and Iyer and his wife turn to whatever can sustain them as everything falls away. As the maple leaves begin to turn and the heat begins to soften, Iyer shows us a Japan we have seldom seen before, where the transparent and the mysterious are held in a delicate balance. Read more

Take a visual journey to Japan's vast northern island of Hokkaido.This stunning guide covering all the places foreign and Japanese tourists alike find so fascinating here—spectacular volcanic landscapes, the world's best powder skiing, and some of Japan's most incredible food.Author Aaron Jamieson is a professional photographer, film-maker, and journalist who has lived on Hokkaido for more than a decade—devoting his time to seeking out the hidden wonders of this very special island. In this book, he provides personal recommendations for places to explore in and around the main cities of Sapporo, Otaru, Hakodate, and Asahikawa, then leads you on a tour of the wild and lesser-known places around the island, including:The resort areas around Lake Toya and Niseko, now famous as ""the Aspen of Asia""Remote offshore islands and scenic byways along the western and northern coastsThe vast hinterland with its rainbow fields of lavender and tulips and towering volcanic peaksThe rugged eastern region—home to the aboriginal Ainu people and their traditional cultureHokkaido's stunning national parks, with their hot springs, waterfalls, and distinctive wildlifeThis unique book—the first of its kind—allows you to view Hokkaido through the eyes of a local and to explore one of the last undiscovered regions of Japan. Read more