Road Atlas of Japan from the Tokyo based publishers Tuttle presenting the country divided in 11 colour-coded sections, each offering a selection of street plans, detailed road maps for most visited areas, plus touring maps of larger regions. All highlight numerous places of interest & various facilities, including on street plans & on the more detailed maps hotels & restaurants. Street plans also show names and/or numbers of individual wards or municipalities, & of metro/railway stations. One combined index cover all the sections &

Includes:: places of interest. All place names are in the Latin alphabet. Map legend & names of sights, etc, are in English. The 11 sections cover:
- Central Tokyo on 16 pages of detailed street plans plus a map of Greater Tokyo.- Mount Fuji & Around Tokyo, including plans and/or maps of Yokohama, Kawasaki, Mt Fuji, Hakone, Izu Peninsula, etc.- Central Honshu with maps & plans of Nagoya, Kanazawa, Noto Peninsula, etc.- Kyoto with detailed plans & road maps of the city, plus Takao Village, etc.- Kansai Area with maps & plans of Osaka, Kobe, Nara, Lake Biwa, etc.- Hiroshima & Western Honshu including maps & plans of eight more towns & a map of Shodo Isl&.- Northern Honshu with 16 maps & plans.- Hokkaido, including a plan of Sapporo & maps of the island’s national parks.- Shikoku with several maps & plans.- Kyushu with plans of Nagasaki & 8 more towns & a map of the Aso area.- Okinawa & the south-western islands.


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Japan in the National Geographic Traveler guide series, produced by America’s leading travel publishers, exploring a range of cities, regions & countries worldwide & using the expertise & tradition of National Geographic to provide a comprehensive survey of each destination. Each of the guides in the series draws upon National Geographic’s rich history of travel experience & is researched by authors familiar with the area. Whilst the content is influenced by an American editorial style, individual titles are still accessible to a non-American audience, with a combination of practical guidance & detailed information included in each guide. The series also relies upon the extensive image libraries of National Geographic to present a rich visual image of each destination. Individual National Geographic Traveler titles are organised uniformly, allowing readers to access information quickly & easily. Introductory sections provide information on Charting your Trip, with details of getting there & around & a History & Culture chapter profiling history, food & drink, land & landscape, flora & fauna & arts & literature. Chapter are arranged geographically by region, with notable cities & areas principally describing the main sites & attractions, with further information on directions, history & practicalities. There are also a number of individual features & insider tips throughout each guide covering subjects such as walking tours, local culture, driving tours, recommended local experiences & in-depth thematic short histories of the culture & histories of individual regions. A Travelwise section at the back of each guide provides essential practical information on when to go, what to take, further reading, getting there & around, local etiquette, media, holidays, money matters, religion, smoking, time differences, opening times, travellers with disabilities & accommodation. Restaurants & hotels are listed with brief descriptions & information on prices, location, contact details & facilities for the relevant regional chapters in the guide. ...

The latest edition of this popular guidebook, updated by Japan travel expert Perrin Lindelauf, covers all the main cities, towns, & regions of Japan, helping travelers negotiate one of Asia`s most popular yet challenging destinations. Travel information tips for Tokyo & Japan`s eight main islands & regions are fully revised & updated in this latest edition, with useful new sidebars giving simple directions on getting to & from popular destinations. This book outlines detailed city walks & regional drives, complete with maps & reservation information. Also included are features on the Age of the Samurai, Buddhism, Geisha, Shinto, Sacred Mount Fuji-San, Japan After Dark, & the remarkable Blue Zone of Okinawa. A br&-new feature will explore the future of travel, Japanese style--including a look at ANA`s Dreamliner Aircraft. ...

How can you shake off those niggling everyday worries? Immerse yourself in these detailed designs inspired by Japan. You will become totally absorbed in the wonderful images drawn from nature & from legend (cherry trees, clouds, waves, dragons, tigers, carp & much more). Many are redolent of the age of the Samurai. Choose an illustration at random, then make a start, using whichever colours you like & choosing from felt-tips, pencils, gouaches or pastels. Gradually, you`ll find calm returning as your thoughts focus purely on the action of colouring in. The sheets in this pad are all detachable, so you can display your favourite creations. Just 5-10 minutes a day of colouring in is enough to encourage mindfulness. ...

In Japan: A Guide to Traditions, Customs & Etiquette veteran Japanologist Boye Lafayette De Mente unlocks the mysteries of Kata
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Remember Japan for ever with this exquisite cut-paper guide. This beautifully illustrated three-dimensional pocket guide unfolds to a length of 1.5 metres & features the most important sites in Japan, including the Imperial Palace, Shibuya Crossing, Meji Shrine, Rainbow Bridge, Tokyo Skytree, Kamakura Buddha, Mount Fuji, Golden Pavilion, Kiyomizu Temple, Todaiji Temple, Himeji Castle, Hiroshima Peace Memorial & Itsukushima Shrine. Presented in a slipcase, this is the perfect gift or souvenir for anyone wishing to remember a visit to Japan. It can be sold in gift, novelty or travel sections. Great for counter displays as it makes the perfect impulse purchase. Presented in a stylish slipcase, it makes a great alternative to a postcard. ...

Japan is a major economic power, & average income levels & standards of living are among the highest in the world. There is always a keen interest in the Japanese people & their culture. Features of the series include: main chapters that focus on geography, people & culture, history, government & economy, & nature; ' At a Glance' double spreads to present a maximum amount of information in a minimal amount of space, utilizing charts, tables, time lines, & other highly visual elements; &, full-page maps that highlight physical features, vegetation & ecosystems, history, population, & political organization. As a bonus, every photograph within each chapter is tied to a location on the main map for that chapter. Smaller maps zoom in on special topics, such as migration, rainfall, changing borders, resources, industry, & other important themes. This book
Includes:: special feature sidebars that introduce intriguing people, places, & events; a glossary to aid in comprehension of unfamiliar terms; &, an extensive bibliography that lists books, National Geographic articles, & Web sites.
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Coverage of Japan on maps from ITMB with most titles combining a street plan of one of its main cities with, on the reverse, a road map for wider exploration of the country. Scales & exact coverage varies – please see the individual descriptions for further details. ...

Map No. G-11C in the TPC series: military topographic survey mapping covering the world's land masses & significant islands at 1:500, 000. The maps are useful as general topographical coverage where nothing else is available, although they are designed primarily as flying charts for military aircraft. TPC stands for Tactical Pilotage Chart. Relief is portrayed by a combination of contours (basic interval 500ft, intermediate contours shown where appropriate), elevation tinting & relief shading, plus spot heights. Towns, villages, major roads, railways & airports are shown but please note that many of the smaller settlements are not named & the road information is not necessarily up to date, as compilation & revision dates vary. Some air navigation information also appears on the map, such as radio beacons & restricted flying zones. Each TPC chart has both UTM & latitude/longitude grids overprinted on it, with additional margin ticks. IMPORTANT
- PLEASE NOTE: The series is gradually being withdrawn from sale to the general public & some sheets may no longer be available when ordered by us. Due to the nature of the map projection assembling these sheets to make a larger map is not recommended. in addition, colours used for relief are not constant throughout the series. In some areas of central Africa & South America the maps have blank spaces, reflecting localized deficiencies or inconsistencies in the survey data.
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Map No. G-11B in the TPC series: military topographic survey mapping covering the world's land masses & significant islands at 1:500, 000. The maps are useful as general topographical coverage where nothing else is available, although they are designed primarily as flying charts for military aircraft. TPC stands for Tactical Pilotage Chart. Relief is portrayed by a combination of contours (basic interval 500ft, intermediate contours shown where appropriate), elevation tinting & relief shading, plus spot heights. Towns, villages, major roads, railways & airports are shown but please note that many of the smaller settlements are not named & the road information is not necessarily up to date, as compilation & revision dates vary. Some air navigation information also appears on the map, such as radio beacons & restricted flying zones. Each TPC chart has both UTM & latitude/longitude grids overprinted on it, with additional margin ticks. IMPORTANT
- PLEASE NOTE: The series is gradually being withdrawn from sale to the general public & some sheets may no longer be available when ordered by us. Due to the nature of the map projection assembling these sheets to make a larger map is not recommended. in addition, colours used for relief are not constant throughout the series. In some areas of central Africa & South America the maps have blank spaces, reflecting localized deficiencies or inconsistencies in the survey data.
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