Toilets of the World is a celebratory tour of the world of toilets & their various appearances in surprising places around the globe. Powder room, comfort station, privy, loo, dunny the infinite variety of names we invent for this universal necessity, the toilet, is matched by an extraordinary variety of designs worldwide, from miniature log cabins in the Canadian wilderness to state-of-the-art cubicles in Japan, & from huts on stilts in the Caribbean to solar-powered sanitary ware in New Zeal&. This light-hearted but highly informative photographic journey reveals the idiosyncrasy & inventiveness that characterize the construction of the humble toilet around the globe. Along the way, you will encounter every possible permutation, from the traditional English `thunderbox` to the Swazi thatched `beehive` hut, & discovers the minute but fascinating cultural & historical differences that can make our travels to other countries so enjoyable. ...

The 1:50 000 topographic map gives a more general picture of the ground features than a basic map. It shows settlements, houses, roads, cultivated areas, waterways, cutting areas, mires, rock exposures, & relief. One map sheet covers an area of 30 x 40 km & one centimetre corresponds to 500 metres on the ground. The 1:50, 000 topographic map is also an ideal complement to nautical charts as it provides useful information about the land areas adjacent to waterways. For example, all Finnish sea areas are covered by 1:50 000 topographic map sheets. ...

Central Tokyo at 1:37, 000 approx on a laminated, waterproof & tear-resistant street plan from the AA with on the reverse a mini guide to the city highlighting its top 25 sights, recommendations for eating out, shopping & entertainment, plus general tourist information. Recommended sights are highlighted & other places of interest are prominently marked. Street index is next to the plan. An inset shows a diagram of Tokyo ...

Tokyo in the Countries, Regions & Cities series from Rough Guides; comprehensively detailed guidebooks specifically designed for independent travellers & serving a range of worldwide destinations. Widely recognised for their free editorial style, Rough Guide authors are allowed to express their personal opinions on a range of subjects. Although sometimes controversial, this editorial stance allows readers to experience more detailed & personal takes on each destination, a feature often more limited in other guidebooks. Cultural & historical nuances are explored in significant depth throughout the text & descriptions on the ambience of individual settings alongside personal recommendations, particularly in cities, are notably prevalent. Each Rough Guide in the Countries, Regions & Cities series has a similar layout. A ...

Tokyo in the Luxe city guides series, which are slim & small enough to fit easily in a pocket or handbag. Information is distilled from elite suggestions by city residents, specially selected for their style, knowledge & expertise. Luxe guides aim at the upper end of the market & subjectively edit to choose the very best recommendations for shopping, restaurants, leisure options & nightlife. Half day shopping & activity itineraries are suggested for you to mix & match your visit to suit your timetable. When folded close the cardboard guide slots into its own protective plastic frame. Vanity Fair magazine calls them ...

Tokyo in the Luxe city guides series, which are slim & small enough to fit easily in a pocket or handbag. Information is distilled from elite suggestions by city residents, specially selected for their style, knowledge & expertise. Luxe guides aim at the upper end of the market & subjectively edit to choose the very best recommendations for shopping, restaurants, leisure options & nightlife. Half day shopping & activity itineraries are suggested for you to mix & match your visit to suit your timetable. When folded close the cardboard guide slots into its own protective plastic frame. Vanity Fair magazine calls them ...

Central districts of Tokyo on a street plan from ITMB printed on light, waterproof & tear-resistant synthetic paper, plus a large diagram of metro/rail networks, with on the reverse an indexed road map of central Japan & enlargements of the Osaka
- Kobe & Osaka
- Kyoto
- Nara areas. On one side is a street plan of the central districts of Tokyo, showing the division of districts into zones & blocks. Metro & other public transport stations are marked, indicating line numbers. Extensive range of symbols highlight various facilities, places of interest & institutions, including selected hotels, department stores & shopping centres, embassies, religious temples & shrines, water taxi stops, etc. As street names are not generally used in Tokyo, the street index is short, but the plan also has much longer indexes of districts plus metro/railways stations. The plan is supplemented by a large diagram showing the city’s network of metro & railway lines, plus a small map of Tokyo’s environs. On the reverse is a road map of the central part of the Honshu Isl&, including Osaka & Kyoto, showing road connections & railway lines, as well as administrative boundaries with names of districts. Topography is shown by altitude colouring with spot heights. National parks & protected areas are highlighted, including Mount Fuji, & various shrines & other places of interest marked by symbols. The map is indexed & had latitude & longitude lines at intervals of 1º. Enlargements show in greater detail road & rail networks in the Osaka
- Kobe area including the Kansai International Airport, plus the Osaka
- Nara
- Kobe
- Otsu region.






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Tokyo in the City Guide Series from Lonely Planet, profiling in comprehensive detail the history, major sights, best places to eat, nightlife, accommodation & shopping possibilities of an extensive range of cities worldwide. Frank & informal in style, the guides are renowned for their appeal to independent travellers & are written & researched by local authors. Each guide is divided into 11 main sections
- Getting Started, Background, Neighbourhoods, Shopping, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, The Arts, Sports & Activities, Gay & Lesbian, Sleeping & Day Trips & Excursions. The Background section details the history, arts, architecture, environment, media, fashion & government & politics of the city. An
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Tokyo in the Cities of the Imagination guide series; providing an in-depth cultural & historical exploration of some of the great city landscapes of the world. Presented as a cultural & literary guide, each title in the series explores the history of the city, providing an overview of the city’s development from its earliest roots to the modern day. Particular emphasis is placed on the literary, poetic, architectural, cultural & historical elements that make up the city & each title is written & researched by an academic expert. An Epilogue offers thoughts on the future of the city, suggested further reading & indices of literary & historical names & famous places & attractions. ...

Tens of thousands of tourists & businesspeople visit Tokyo every year. Japans modern capital stands before them, but almost everyone asks, Where are the traditional Japanese sites? Following the pattern of Kodanshas popular Kyoto: Seven Paths to the Heart of the City, Tokyo: Exploring the City of the Shogun reveals the hidden, traditional side of modern-day Tokyo. This charming, full-color book serves as a gorgeous photographic journey through Tokyo & a unique guide to the old districts of the city, including the haunts of the shoguns samurai in days past. Author Enbutsu fondly relates the history of the shoguns Tokyo as she guides readers through some classic, often unknown sites. Included for the first time in full color are the frequently overlooked neighborhoods of Yanaka, the sumo quarters, an old temple town, a riverside settlement, & more. In addition to an abundance of traditional sights, Enbutsu also introduces traditional craftspeople (makers of taiko drums, dolls, biwa, & so on) & classic, well-known restaurants (soba, sushi, tempura, tofu, etc.), making the readers virtual or actual tour of Tokyo an unforgettable visual experience. ...