Japan's jazz community - both musicians and audience - has been begrudgingly recognised for its talent, knowledge, and level of appreciation. Underpinning this tentative admiration, however, has been a tacit agreement that, for cultural reasons, Japanese jazz "can't swing." In Blue Nippon E. Taylor Atkins shows how, strangely, Japan's own attitude ......
A guidebook to 13 short treks and 14 day walks in the Japan Alps and on Mount Fuji. Routes are graded by difficulty and range from relatively short walks on easy terrain to strenuous mountain excursions, sometimes involving scrambling, aided sections and considerable exposure. The routes cover the North , Central and South Alps, with ......
Let Secret Tokyo guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar. A building that acts as a giant firewall,a secret city centre canyon,a statue that cures warts, ultra-modern designer toilets, an extraordinary tree that helps you quit smoking, an electronic sunflower, a spectacular modern temple hidden in the heart of Shinjuku, a street that gives ......
Pull-out map | Local knowledge | Hidden gems & top sights
Search less and discover more. Unlock the very best of Japan with this compact, easy-to-use travel guide - perfect for planning your Japanese adventure. Skip the neon tourist traps of Shinjuku and the overcrowded Kyoto highlights at midday. This local expert guide reveals the popular sights and the hidden gems. Discover which shrines are quiet ......
From neon-lit skylines to peaceful temples - explore Tokyo with confidence using this pocket-sized pop-up map. The PopOut Map Tokyo is a genuinely pocket-sized, pop-up city map that delivers impressive detail in a compact, travel-ready format. Whether you're visiting for the first time or returning to discover something new, this reliable Tokyo ......
Ideal for independent travellers, this guidebook to Japan, written by Japan experts, goes beyond the basics. It blends must-see sights with hidden gems and offers unmatched practical guidance for seamless planning and on-the-go exploration. Packed with in-depth advice often missing from other guides, it helps you navigate with ease. From using ......
This premium hardback travel photography book with sprayed edges showcases Japan's most iconic sights, hidden gems and bucket list destinations, and is designed for armchair travellers, dreamers, and anyone inspired by extraordinary places. It invites you to explore - or simply escape into - one of the world's most captivating landscapes. Created ......
This pocket-sized Tokyo guidebook is perfect for tourists looking to explore Tokyo's best sights and experiences. Written by Japan experts, it combines in-depth coverage of key sights and hidden gems with a wealth of practical tips. From navigating the destination to saving time and money, it's packed with advice to make your trip effortless. ......
The Countdown to the Collapse of Japan and the End of World War II
The final week of World War II unfolded like a political thriller--with millions of lives hanging in the balance. By early August 1945, Japan had been chased across the Pacific, hemmed in on the Asian mainland, and isolated by the fall of Nazi Germany. But it did not surrender. Even after an atomic bomb destroyed Hiroshima, Japan held on - and ......
