{"product_id":"train-japan-the-essential-rail-guide-to-japan-paperback","title":"Train Japan: The Essential Rail Guide to Japan - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSteve Wide\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMichelle Mackintosh\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee the land of the rising sun from the rails in \u003cb\u003eTrain Japan\u003c\/b\u003e, the perfect guide to travelling Japan by locomotive. Seasoned Japan lovers Steve Wide and Michelle Mackintosh bring you their expert advice on the best way to get around this country, including day trips, multi-day train journeys and even themed itineraries for crafty folk, foodies or pop culture fanatics on 'joyful' trains. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Platform-hop around Tokyo and Kyoto cities or whiz along on the shinkansen bullet train to get to where you need to go - fast! Do a lap of the islands, Honshu, Hokkaido, Shikoku or Kyushu, to get a feel for all this country has to offer, and then do it again in cherry blossom season or when the mountains are blanketed in snow. Whatever the time of year, this guide will help you experience Japan in a way you never have before. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Including carefully curated advice, stunning photography and useful tips, Train Japan\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ehas everything you need to experience Japan by rail.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSteve Wide and Michelle Mackintosh have been obsessed with Japan since their first visit over 20 years ago. Based in Melbourne, Australia, they now call Japan their 'home away from home', spending at least three months of the year there. Together Steve and Michelle have written, designed and illustrated 11 books on Japan which have been translated into multiple languages. Michelle is an award-winning book designer and illustrator. She has also written four books: \u003ci\u003eSnail Mail\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCare Packages\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSustainable Gifting\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ePretend You're in Tokyo\u003c\/i\u003e. Her work has been exhibited in Tokyo, and she has a wrapping paper range sold in Japan. Steve is a music obsessed travel and pop culture writer with a master's degree in creative writing. He has written 10 books on music genres and icons including Bowie, Prince and Grace Jones. He also hosts a long running indie radio show on Melbourne's 3RRR FM and has interviewed and DJed with some of the indie scene's most influential bands. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 8.2 x 6.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 10, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51755258675488,"sku":"9781741179156","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/8e911c6ebcc8dba86736f86bfe56df22.webp?v=1780054431","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/train-japan-the-essential-rail-guide-to-japan-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}