Adventure Japan

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.

Japan has an enthralling and versatile culture; on the one hand, it is sharp in the traditions dating back thousands of years; on the other, it is a civilization in a continual state of rapid change, with constantly shifting fads, fashions, and technological progress that continuously pushes back the limits of the possible. This is part of what makes it such a mesmerizing country to visit.

Unlike most travel guides that all focus on the same few places, this one offers an incredible variety of experiences to choose from. No matter if you're longing to experience Japanese cuisine, hike in the mountains, see ancient temples, or enjoy the vibrant nightlife of Tokyo, there's something for you!

Minding your manners is an acquired skill, but what serves you well elsewhere could trip you up in Japan. Save yourself possible embarrassment with Etiquette Guide to Japan. An inside look at Japanese social graces, it answers all the questions of the thoughtful traveler. Extensive, specific information on Japanese business etiquette assists listeners traveling to Japan for business.

Shoji Morimoto was constantly being told by his boss, "It makes no difference whether you’re here or not," and that his presence contributed nothing to the company. Morimoto began to wonder whether a person who "does nothing" could still have actual value and a place in the world. Perhaps he could turn "doing nothing" into a service? With one tweet, Rental Person was born.

After Germany and Japan won WWII, the US fell under their control. Growing up in this world, Mac plays portical games, haphazardly studies for the Imperial Exam, and dreams of becoming a mecha pilot. Only problem: Mac's grades are terrible. His only hope is to pass the military exam and get into the prestigious mecha pilot training program at Berkeley Military Academy. When his friend Hideki's plan to game the test goes horribly wrong, Mac washes out of the military exam, too. Perhaps he can achieve his dream by becoming a civilian pilot.

Japan is arguably the preeminent food nation on earth, a Mecca for the world's greatest chefs, with more Michelin stars than any other country. The Japanese go to extraordinary lengths and expense to eat food that is marked both by its exquisite preparation and exotic content. Their creativity, dedication, and courage in the face of dishes such as cod sperm and octopus ice cream is only now beginning to be fully appreciated in the sushi and ramen-saturated West.

In 1980 Cathy N. Davidson traveled to Japan to teach English at a leading all-women’s university. It was the first of many journeys and the beginning of a deep and abiding fascination. In this extraordinary book, Davidson depicts a series of intimate moments and small epiphanies that together make up a panoramic view of Japan.

Can Aimi defeat a bigger competitor than teams sponsored by Silicon Valley's most powerful Internet behemoths? The teams boarded the Floating City to travel the world in search of hidden mythological relics that when found may open doors to new worlds for the winners. Aimi was defeated by her mentor in part one of this epic voyage. Has Aimi sacrificed her integrity to no avail? Can she make her way back to her team? If you like honest characters, beautiful twists, and Christian themes, then you’ll love father-daughter writing duo Bill & Mia Belew’s wonderful tale. Buy sixth-in-series, ...

Are you excited about planning your next trip? Do you want to try something new? Would you like some guidance from a local? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this Greater Than a Tourist book is for you. Greater Than a Tourist - Hekinan City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan by Bree Crandy offers the inside scoop on small-town, rural Japan.

The Japanese have a tradition of sending postcards and a word for these friendly little holiday snapshots: Nengajo. Each greeting is a celebration of culture and of life, bridging the old ways and modern times.

Seattle, 2019. After a severe injury, ace mecha designer and pilot Reiko Morikawa is recruited to a secret organization plotting a revolt against the corrupt governor (and Nazi sympathizer) of the United States of Japan. When their plan to save the USJ from itself goes awry, the mission is only saved from failure because the governor is killed by an assassin known as Bloody Mary. But the assassin isn't satisfied with just the governor.

Greater Than a Tourist - Tokyo Japan, by Paula Danciu, offers the inside scoop on Tokyo.

Myasako and Takashi are the first in a while to try to hunt down a Korokoshin Monster, and Martin and the Garganfan discover what Jacobson Muldridge has been working on for these past few weeks. He has an invention that has the power to change the course of the whole world's existence, but the Garganfan suspects that it might do more harm than good, and he fears a war could break out between humans and the most powerful beings in the forest.

Japaner bleiben gerne unter sich. Es dürfte kaum ein weiteres hoch entwickeltes Industrieland geben, das eine derart homogene Bevölkerung hat. Nur zögernd nahm das Reich der aufgehenden Sonne Kontakt mit dem Westen auf, mauserte sich aber in wenigen Jahren zu einer modernen militärischen Großmacht. Die militärische Macht Japans beschränkt sich seit den Kriegsverbrechen des Zweiten Weltkriegs auf die Landesverteidigung. Der Einfluss Japans auf die internationale Popkultur ist dank Nintendo und Manga enorm.

With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local author, it is never too late to visit Sapporo. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Greater than a Tourist series, this book will give you candid travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.

Great Than a Tourist: 50 Things To Know About Nara City by Roger Shitaki offers an approach to discovering Nara from the heart of her ancient origins, local customs, and the natural wonders that envelop her. Most books on Nara will enamor you with deer and places around Nara Park. Although there is nothing wrong with that, Greater Than a Tourist offers personalized insights which connect the dots and smooth the way to experiencing Nara as a synergetic whole rather than a collection of places to see.

Savor the Flavor: A Japanese Food Vocabulary Guide is the ultimate resource for anyone looking to immerse themselves in the rich culinary world of Japan. With over 170 food vocabulary words for different food groups and eight chapters covering everything from fruits and vegetables to meats, fish, sushi, ramen, and desserts, this guide is a valuable resource for Japanese language learners and travelers looking to fully immerse themselves in the culture.

In the 1980's, Jim Stillwater is a street smart, but idealistic young officer in one of the U.S. Army's most elite units. As the preparations for a mission in Japan are complete, Jim and his diverse undercover team find themselves manipulated to take the mission to a new level. Years later, Jim, a tight group of friends, and a gorgeous undercover federal agent, plan the retrieval of a buried classic Corvette transmission en route to an annual reunion. To accomplish their mission they collaborate with the former owner of the Corvette, a lesbian biker. The zany quest soon becomes serious. ...

Elizabeth and Robert had been through Renaissance Venice, Pompeii, and Scotland together. Now a new world unfolded before her. She was in feudal Japan.