Author: Matthew Baxter
Publisher: Super Cheap Japan
ISBN:
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 229
Book Description
Tokyo Outdoors is the only guide you’ll need to fully explore Tokyo and the surrounding Kanto region. On foot, by bicycle or hiking, this book not only takes you to the main tourist spots, but also countless off-the-beaten-track spots. From famous historical landmarks such as the Imperial Palace to modern attractions like the Tokyo Skytree, this travel book offers something for any kind of person, whether you’re a visitor to Japan or living in the capital. Fully up-to-date, Tokyo Outdoors contains: - 45 walks, cycling rides and hikes in and near Tokyo, - Hundreds of insider tips from a writer who has lived in the city for more than 10 years, - 12 day trips that include Yokohama, Nikko, Kamakura, Enoshima and Karuizawa, - More than 40 detailed print maps, - Online maps included for use on the go, with additional recommendations for food and drink, shopping, temples and shrines, - Beautiful color photos offer an impression of the amazing sights you’ll visit, - Recommended restaurants and cafes, - A simplified Tokyo subway map, - Super easy to use with a train pass, as each itinerary starts and ends at a railway station, - Festivals and events calendar, based on locations in the book, - Lists of the best cherry blossom and autumn leaves spots, - Top 5 lists for various interests, such as history, culture, shopping, art and museums. Editorial Reviews "Useful suggestions about how to spend some enjoyable free days in Tokyo and its surrounding areas, without splashing out much cash."- Marshall Hughes, Goods From Japan "I will be keeping this book for my next trip, and look forward to being able to explore Tokyo like a local, with Baxter's help." - Mike Henderson, LibraryThing "I would recommend this book to anyone visiting Tokyo that wants to get a little off the beaten path and do some exploring on foot or by bike. While years ago I frequented many of the areas covered in the book, I wish it had been available then as several times I found myself wishing I had known about something amazing that was just a couple of block from where I had been." - Paul Russell, LibraryThing
Tokyo Outdoors
Author: Matthew Baxter
Publisher: Super Cheap Japan
ISBN:
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 229
Book Description
Tokyo Outdoors is the only guide you’ll need to fully explore Tokyo and the surrounding Kanto region. On foot, by bicycle or hiking, this book not only takes you to the main tourist spots, but also countless off-the-beaten-track spots. From famous historical landmarks such as the Imperial Palace to modern attractions like the Tokyo Skytree, this travel book offers something for any kind of person, whether you’re a visitor to Japan or living in the capital. Fully up-to-date, Tokyo Outdoors contains: - 45 walks, cycling rides and hikes in and near Tokyo, - Hundreds of insider tips from a writer who has lived in the city for more than 10 years, - 12 day trips that include Yokohama, Nikko, Kamakura, Enoshima and Karuizawa, - More than 40 detailed print maps, - Online maps included for use on the go, with additional recommendations for food and drink, shopping, temples and shrines, - Beautiful color photos offer an impression of the amazing sights you’ll visit, - Recommended restaurants and cafes, - A simplified Tokyo subway map, - Super easy to use with a train pass, as each itinerary starts and ends at a railway station, - Festivals and events calendar, based on locations in the book, - Lists of the best cherry blossom and autumn leaves spots, - Top 5 lists for various interests, such as history, culture, shopping, art and museums. Editorial Reviews "Useful suggestions about how to spend some enjoyable free days in Tokyo and its surrounding areas, without splashing out much cash."- Marshall Hughes, Goods From Japan "I will be keeping this book for my next trip, and look forward to being able to explore Tokyo like a local, with Baxter's help." - Mike Henderson, LibraryThing "I would recommend this book to anyone visiting Tokyo that wants to get a little off the beaten path and do some exploring on foot or by bike. While years ago I frequented many of the areas covered in the book, I wish it had been available then as several times I found myself wishing I had known about something amazing that was just a couple of block from where I had been." - Paul Russell, LibraryThing
Publisher: Super Cheap Japan
ISBN:
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 229
Book Description
Tokyo Outdoors is the only guide you’ll need to fully explore Tokyo and the surrounding Kanto region. On foot, by bicycle or hiking, this book not only takes you to the main tourist spots, but also countless off-the-beaten-track spots. From famous historical landmarks such as the Imperial Palace to modern attractions like the Tokyo Skytree, this travel book offers something for any kind of person, whether you’re a visitor to Japan or living in the capital. Fully up-to-date, Tokyo Outdoors contains: - 45 walks, cycling rides and hikes in and near Tokyo, - Hundreds of insider tips from a writer who has lived in the city for more than 10 years, - 12 day trips that include Yokohama, Nikko, Kamakura, Enoshima and Karuizawa, - More than 40 detailed print maps, - Online maps included for use on the go, with additional recommendations for food and drink, shopping, temples and shrines, - Beautiful color photos offer an impression of the amazing sights you’ll visit, - Recommended restaurants and cafes, - A simplified Tokyo subway map, - Super easy to use with a train pass, as each itinerary starts and ends at a railway station, - Festivals and events calendar, based on locations in the book, - Lists of the best cherry blossom and autumn leaves spots, - Top 5 lists for various interests, such as history, culture, shopping, art and museums. Editorial Reviews "Useful suggestions about how to spend some enjoyable free days in Tokyo and its surrounding areas, without splashing out much cash."- Marshall Hughes, Goods From Japan "I will be keeping this book for my next trip, and look forward to being able to explore Tokyo like a local, with Baxter's help." - Mike Henderson, LibraryThing "I would recommend this book to anyone visiting Tokyo that wants to get a little off the beaten path and do some exploring on foot or by bike. While years ago I frequented many of the areas covered in the book, I wish it had been available then as several times I found myself wishing I had known about something amazing that was just a couple of block from where I had been." - Paul Russell, LibraryThing
My Awesome Japan Adventure
Author: Rebecca Otowa
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462913466
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
PICKED AS ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF 2013 BY THE ASSOCIATION OF BOOKSELLERS FOR CHILDREN! A perfect introduction to Japanese culture for kids, My Awesome Japan Adventure is the diary of an American fifth grader who travels to Japan to spend four exciting months with a Japanese family as an exchange student. He records all his adventures in this diary so that he can tell his friends back home about what he did and saw during his time in Japan. With the help of a Japanese foster brother and sister he visits a Ninja village, tries new foods, learns brush painting, and gets the inside scoop on daily life in a Japanese school. Readers of all ages will love experiencing life in Japan from a kid's point of view! Dan's adventures include: My First Week of School, Visiting a Ninja Village, Fun with Origami, Practicing Aikido, Making Mochi, and much more… As a multicultural children's book, My Awesome Japan Adventure is perfect for kids who want to explore another culture and have fun in the process!
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462913466
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
PICKED AS ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF 2013 BY THE ASSOCIATION OF BOOKSELLERS FOR CHILDREN! A perfect introduction to Japanese culture for kids, My Awesome Japan Adventure is the diary of an American fifth grader who travels to Japan to spend four exciting months with a Japanese family as an exchange student. He records all his adventures in this diary so that he can tell his friends back home about what he did and saw during his time in Japan. With the help of a Japanese foster brother and sister he visits a Ninja village, tries new foods, learns brush painting, and gets the inside scoop on daily life in a Japanese school. Readers of all ages will love experiencing life in Japan from a kid's point of view! Dan's adventures include: My First Week of School, Visiting a Ninja Village, Fun with Origami, Practicing Aikido, Making Mochi, and much more… As a multicultural children's book, My Awesome Japan Adventure is perfect for kids who want to explore another culture and have fun in the process!
Little Adventures in Tokyo
Author: Rick Kennedy
Publisher: Stone Bridge Press
ISBN: 1611725232
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 213
Book Description
From the old traditions to the trendy and bizarre, here is a discovery guide to the singular delights of Tokyo and a whole new way of having fun in Japan. Wander the streets of the Old City, learn the secrets of pachinko, discover hidden cafes and jazz bars, meditate in a Zen temple. Cross indexed by location and duration.
Publisher: Stone Bridge Press
ISBN: 1611725232
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 213
Book Description
From the old traditions to the trendy and bizarre, here is a discovery guide to the singular delights of Tokyo and a whole new way of having fun in Japan. Wander the streets of the Old City, learn the secrets of pachinko, discover hidden cafes and jazz bars, meditate in a Zen temple. Cross indexed by location and duration.
Life and Adventure in Japan
Author: Daniel A. Metraux
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595215874
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
E. Warren Clark’s 1878 book, Life and Adventure in Japan, is an exquisite portrait of Japan in the 1870s. Japan had just opened itself to the West and had commenced a vigorous program of modernization. Clark, a young American scientist and missionary, worked in Japan for 4 years as a teacher meeting many of Japan’s leaders including the Emperor. His book, reproduced here, provides a fascinating personal view of Japan during this critical stage of history. The editors’ introduction place Clark’s work in historical context.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595215874
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
E. Warren Clark’s 1878 book, Life and Adventure in Japan, is an exquisite portrait of Japan in the 1870s. Japan had just opened itself to the West and had commenced a vigorous program of modernization. Clark, a young American scientist and missionary, worked in Japan for 4 years as a teacher meeting many of Japan’s leaders including the Emperor. His book, reproduced here, provides a fascinating personal view of Japan during this critical stage of history. The editors’ introduction place Clark’s work in historical context.
Super Cheap Japan
Author: Matthew Baxter
Publisher: Super Cheap Japan
ISBN:
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
Super Cheap Japan is the ultimate budget travel guide to Japan, full of the most useful, up-to-date information for a cheap holiday in Japan. With extensive tax-free shopping, crazily discounted train passes and an unbelievable exchange rate, Japan is the place to spend your next holiday. Unlike other guides, this book shows you exactly how, where and when you can save money. Go shopping for $4 clothes in Tokyo, enjoy inexpensive hikes in Nikko, or visit Kyoto’s beautiful shrines and gardens on the cheap; all with this super helpful guide. Inside the Super Cheap Japan guide book: - Budget food - eat for only a few dollars with comprehensive listings of low-cost restaurants, takeouts, supermarkets and more - Budget shopping - 100-yen ($1) and 300-yen ($3) shops, cheap variety stores, free sample hotspots, tax-free shopping, discount passes and coupons - Highlights and itineraries based on the best discount train or bus passes, so you can keep your wallet happy while still having an amazing holiday - Hidden treasures - walking and cycling routes to cut down on train fares, cheap side trips and free alternatives to crowded, overpriced spots - Essential help for budget travelers - expert travel tips, free tours, simple to understand directions, translations for places that don’t have English support - Train and bus passes - local, regional and national passes, and info on how to use them for additional savings at tourist hotspots - Cheap accommodation - the best and cheapest capsule hotels, net cafes, overnight spas, hostels and campsites - Guides to spots such as Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, Hiroshima, Mt Fuji, Miyajima, Himeji Castle, Kobe, Yokohama, Kamakura, Nikko and Hakone, as well as great off-the-beaten-track places nearby What's new in this 2nd edition? - Updates on attractions, accommodation, shops, restaurants and much more - New, highly detailed color maps for budget travelers, making it even easier to get around - More transportation passes and updated information on the Japan Rail Pass - More itineraries, to make planning as stress free as possible - New chapters, such as for the Toyosu Fish Market and Yanaka Super Cheap Japan is perfect for backpackers, budget travelers, families on a tight budget, students and those who are new to Japan. Get the most out of this amazing country, without burning a hole in your wallet!
Publisher: Super Cheap Japan
ISBN:
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
Super Cheap Japan is the ultimate budget travel guide to Japan, full of the most useful, up-to-date information for a cheap holiday in Japan. With extensive tax-free shopping, crazily discounted train passes and an unbelievable exchange rate, Japan is the place to spend your next holiday. Unlike other guides, this book shows you exactly how, where and when you can save money. Go shopping for $4 clothes in Tokyo, enjoy inexpensive hikes in Nikko, or visit Kyoto’s beautiful shrines and gardens on the cheap; all with this super helpful guide. Inside the Super Cheap Japan guide book: - Budget food - eat for only a few dollars with comprehensive listings of low-cost restaurants, takeouts, supermarkets and more - Budget shopping - 100-yen ($1) and 300-yen ($3) shops, cheap variety stores, free sample hotspots, tax-free shopping, discount passes and coupons - Highlights and itineraries based on the best discount train or bus passes, so you can keep your wallet happy while still having an amazing holiday - Hidden treasures - walking and cycling routes to cut down on train fares, cheap side trips and free alternatives to crowded, overpriced spots - Essential help for budget travelers - expert travel tips, free tours, simple to understand directions, translations for places that don’t have English support - Train and bus passes - local, regional and national passes, and info on how to use them for additional savings at tourist hotspots - Cheap accommodation - the best and cheapest capsule hotels, net cafes, overnight spas, hostels and campsites - Guides to spots such as Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, Hiroshima, Mt Fuji, Miyajima, Himeji Castle, Kobe, Yokohama, Kamakura, Nikko and Hakone, as well as great off-the-beaten-track places nearby What's new in this 2nd edition? - Updates on attractions, accommodation, shops, restaurants and much more - New, highly detailed color maps for budget travelers, making it even easier to get around - More transportation passes and updated information on the Japan Rail Pass - More itineraries, to make planning as stress free as possible - New chapters, such as for the Toyosu Fish Market and Yanaka Super Cheap Japan is perfect for backpackers, budget travelers, families on a tight budget, students and those who are new to Japan. Get the most out of this amazing country, without burning a hole in your wallet!
Istanbul Eats
Author: Ansel Mullins
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789752307209
Category : Peddlers
Languages : en
Pages : 173
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789752307209
Category : Peddlers
Languages : en
Pages : 173
Book Description
Tokyo Like a Local
Author: Kaila Imada
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0744083656
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 437
Book Description
Keen to explore a different side of Tokyo? Like a Local is the book for you. This isn't your ordinary travel guide. You won't find the Tokyo Tower and the Imperial Palace, in these pages, because that's not where Tokyoites hang out. Instead, you'll meet the locals in iconic anime shops, modern art galleries, or whilst paddle boring along the scenic Okutama River - and that's where this book takes you. Turn the pages to discover: - The small businesses and community strongholds that add character to this vibrant city, recommended by true locals. - 6 themed walking tours dedicated to specific experiences such as vintage shopping and manicured gardens. - A beautiful gift book for anyone seeking to explore Tokyo. - Helpful 'what3word' addresses, so you can pinpoint all the listed sights. Compiled by two proud locals and revised and updated for 2023, this stylish travel guide is packed with Tokyo's best experiences and secret spots, handily categorised to suit your mood and needs. Whether you're a restless Tokyoite on the hunt for a new hangout, or a visitor keen to discover a side you won't find in traditional guidebooks, Tokyo Like A Local will give you all the inspiration you need. About Like A Local: These giftable and collectable guides from DK Eyewitness are compiled exclusively by locals. Whether they're born-and-bred or moved to study and never looked back, our experts shine a light on what it means to be a local: pride for their city, community spirit and local expertise. Like a Local will inspire readers to celebrate the secret as well as the iconic - just like the locals who call the city home. Looking for another guide to Tokyo? Explore further with our DK Eyewitness or Top 10 guides to Tokyo.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0744083656
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 437
Book Description
Keen to explore a different side of Tokyo? Like a Local is the book for you. This isn't your ordinary travel guide. You won't find the Tokyo Tower and the Imperial Palace, in these pages, because that's not where Tokyoites hang out. Instead, you'll meet the locals in iconic anime shops, modern art galleries, or whilst paddle boring along the scenic Okutama River - and that's where this book takes you. Turn the pages to discover: - The small businesses and community strongholds that add character to this vibrant city, recommended by true locals. - 6 themed walking tours dedicated to specific experiences such as vintage shopping and manicured gardens. - A beautiful gift book for anyone seeking to explore Tokyo. - Helpful 'what3word' addresses, so you can pinpoint all the listed sights. Compiled by two proud locals and revised and updated for 2023, this stylish travel guide is packed with Tokyo's best experiences and secret spots, handily categorised to suit your mood and needs. Whether you're a restless Tokyoite on the hunt for a new hangout, or a visitor keen to discover a side you won't find in traditional guidebooks, Tokyo Like A Local will give you all the inspiration you need. About Like A Local: These giftable and collectable guides from DK Eyewitness are compiled exclusively by locals. Whether they're born-and-bred or moved to study and never looked back, our experts shine a light on what it means to be a local: pride for their city, community spirit and local expertise. Like a Local will inspire readers to celebrate the secret as well as the iconic - just like the locals who call the city home. Looking for another guide to Tokyo? Explore further with our DK Eyewitness or Top 10 guides to Tokyo.
Don't Go Outside (paperback)
Author: Sean Bonner
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0989814432
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 60
Book Description
Street photography taken between 2010-2017 in and around Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan by Sean Bonner. 58 pages
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0989814432
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 60
Book Description
Street photography taken between 2010-2017 in and around Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan by Sean Bonner. 58 pages
Cool Tokyo Guide
Author: Abby Denson
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462919979
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 133
Book Description
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Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462919979
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 133
Book Description
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Tokyo Suckerpunch
Author: Isaac Adamson
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0380812916
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
Meet Billy Chaka, ace reporter for Cleveland's hottest-selling Asian teen magazine. He's brash, savvy, and prone to hair-trigger fits of karate. Billy's in Tokyo to cover the 19-and-Under Handicapped Martial Arts Championship and meet up with his friend Sato Migusion, the international renowned director of such cult film classics as Sex Up the Hotrod, Baby! But Sato never shows. Instead, the girl of Billy's dreams stumbles into a dive bar with tatooed Yakuza mobsters in hot pursuit. Then Billy will start brawls in swanky corporate sex clubs, be offered a golf club membership by a secret religious order, meet a dog trained in the ways of the Samurai, and race stolen motorcycles through the neon-choked streets of Tokyo. Packed with enough over-the-top fists action to make Jackie Chan cry, and featuring the most lovable uncool hero since Austin Powers, this hilarious send-up is a pop culture potpourri of sub-epic proportion.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0380812916
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
Meet Billy Chaka, ace reporter for Cleveland's hottest-selling Asian teen magazine. He's brash, savvy, and prone to hair-trigger fits of karate. Billy's in Tokyo to cover the 19-and-Under Handicapped Martial Arts Championship and meet up with his friend Sato Migusion, the international renowned director of such cult film classics as Sex Up the Hotrod, Baby! But Sato never shows. Instead, the girl of Billy's dreams stumbles into a dive bar with tatooed Yakuza mobsters in hot pursuit. Then Billy will start brawls in swanky corporate sex clubs, be offered a golf club membership by a secret religious order, meet a dog trained in the ways of the Samurai, and race stolen motorcycles through the neon-choked streets of Tokyo. Packed with enough over-the-top fists action to make Jackie Chan cry, and featuring the most lovable uncool hero since Austin Powers, this hilarious send-up is a pop culture potpourri of sub-epic proportion.