{"product_id":"japan-travelers-companion-japans-most-famous-sights-from-okinawa-to-hokkaido-hardcover","title":"Japan Traveler's Companion: Japan's Most Famous Sights from Okinawa to Hokkaido - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRob Goss\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e*Winner of The North American Travel Journalists Association's Excellence in Travel Journalism Award*\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJapan mesmerizes and bewilders the visitor in equal measure, making a top-notch travel guide essential for anyone planning a trip to the land of the rising sun. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRob Goss is an award-winning Japan travel writer who has lived in the country for years. From fast-paced Tokyo to the serene temples and gardens of Kyoto to the booming winter resort of Niseko, Goss shows visitors where to experience the country's rich culinary traditions, pop culture, Samurai heritage, and so much more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e Delving beyond the scope of traditional guidebooks, \u003ci\u003eJapan Traveler's Companion\u003c\/i\u003e showcases the insider's Japan, offering detailed itineraries for each region as well as\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Information on the country's 100 most important tourist sights, including 22 UNESCO World Heritage Sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Illustrated introductions to Japanese cuisine, popular culture, and Samurai history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A map of each region with suggested walks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Tips for getting off the beaten path and finding Japan's lesser-known treasures, such as the contemporary \"art island\" of Naoshim and Yakushima's breathtaking flora and fauna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Engagingly written and richly illustrated with hundreds of color photos, this Japan travel guide is the one book visitors will keep by their side before, during, and long after they complete their journey.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRob Goss\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning British writer and long-term Tokyo resident focusing on Japan, travel writing, and creative writing that ranges from short fiction to short-form poetry. \u003ci\u003eJapan: a Traveler's Companion\u003c\/i\u003e is Rob's fifth book with Tuttle. His others include the NATJA award-winning guidebooks \u003ci\u003eTuttle Travel Pack: Japan\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eTokyo: Capital of Cool\u003c\/i\u003e. Rob has also contributed to books for \u003ci\u003eFodor's, Insight Guides, Dorling Kindersley\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eRough Guides\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as for magazines including \u003ci\u003eTime, National Geographic Traveler\u003c\/i\u003e and 100 other publications around the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8.4 x 8.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 14, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51769736888608,"sku":"9784805313886","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/ce7b2a86d21150789bbd323d0f965ad6.webp?v=1780355043","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/japan-travelers-companion-japans-most-famous-sights-from-okinawa-to-hokkaido-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}