Japan Traveler's Companion: Japan's Most Famous Sights From Okinawa to Hokkaido

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Richly illustrated with hundreds of colour photos, Japan Traveler's Companion delves beyond the gaze of traditional guidebooks to uncover the country's rich culinary traditions, pop culture, Samurai heritage, and much more - bringing Japan to life and highlighting the most interesting places to visit in every region of the country. Author Rob Goss is an award-winning travel writer who has lived in Japan for years. He introduces readers to his favourite places to visit in Japan in an engaging way and provides detailed itineraries for each region of the country. In his uniquely illustrated travel guide, the traits and traditions defining major destinations like Tokyo, Kyoto, and the booming winter resort of Niseko, are described, along with other lesser-known parts of Japan that few visitors get to experience - the contemporary 'art island' of Naoshima, the UNESCO World Heritage flora and fauna of Yakushima, and the recovering Tohoku region which was devastated by the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami. Includes: A map of the region shows the location of major sights, all of which are described and shown in the chapter Covers the 86 most important sights in Japan including 22 UNESCO World Heritage Sites Introductory chapters on Japanese cuisine, popular culture, and Samurai history. "Many, if not most, travel guides will feature an endless parade of "what to do and see" recommendations, and Rob Goss's work is no different in a sense. But unlike some editions of Lonely Planet and Fodor's, it's clear when opening up Japan: Traveler's Companion for the first time that the book will be anything but dry. The subtitle appearing on its cover is "Japan's most famous sights from Okinawa to Hokkaido," but the inclusion of popular tourist destinations isn't the reason to pick up the book. Amazingly beautiful colorful photos of the country's most famous places will leave you speechless, and Goss includes helpful information for potential visitors about facets of Japanese life such as matsuri, cutting edge technology, and tradition." JQ Magazine

Rob Goss 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. Japan: a Traveler's Companion is Rob's fifth book with Tuttle. His others include the NATJA award-winning guidebooks Tuttle Travel Pack: Japan and Tokyo: Capital of Cool. Rob has also contributed to books for Fodor's, Insight Guides, Dorling Kindersley and Rough Guides, as well as for magazines including Time, National Geographic Traveler and 100 other publications around the globe.

"Japan Traveler's Companion by Rob Goss guides readers through the country's historical sights, cultural attractions, culinary traditions, and pop-culture phenomena." --Publishers Weekly "I've never seen a book that made me want to explore a place more...and offered so many intriguing choices with in-depth profiles and photos. Highly, highly recommended." --Wandering Educators blog "Whether you're planning a trip to Japan or are just obsessed with the country like I am, this book will be a feast for your senses. With bright colored photographs that seem to jump off the pages and insider tips, you will get to see the beauty of Japan in all her facets. While the book definitely covers the main tourist attractions, the writer doesn't shy away from also showing you the lesser known parts of Japan. This book is both practical and inspirational." --The Travel Tester blog