Togo & Benin at 1:580, 000 on a double-sided, indexed road map from ITMB with altitude colouring to show their topography, plus large street plans of the two capital cities, Lomé & Porto Novo annotated with places of interest, etc. The map divides the two countries north/south with a small overlap between the sides. Topography is shown by bold altitude colouring in feet, with spot heights shown mainly in metres. Additional graphics indicate swamps & marshl&, as well as areas of seasonal inundation. National parks & forest are highlighted. Road network

Includes:: selected local tracks, shows locations of petrol stations & border crossings, & gives driving distances on main & selected secondary routes. Railway lines are included & local airports & air fields are marked. The map shows internal administrative boundaries (although names of administrative units are not always corresponding to these boundaries). A range of symbols indicate various facilities & places of interest including tourist accommodation, campsites, beaches, golf courses, dispensaries & hospitals, etc. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at intervals of 1º. Each side of the map has a separate index. Also provided are large insets with street plans of Lomé & Porto Novo. Each plan indicates principal traffic arteries & names main streets & districts. The plans highlight selected hotels & restaurants, embassies, government buildings, rail & bus terminals, etc.

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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. ...

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 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 ...

Expert advice from an experienced author. Our Frommer's Tokyo author was the first US resident appointed a YOKOSO! Japan Ambassador by Japan's Ministry of L&, Infrastructure, Transport, & Tourism for her many years writing about Japan. She will provide valuable insights & advice & will show you the real heart of Tokyo. Comprehensive & clear directions for navigating a fast-paced & often overwhelming city. The best of every neighborhood, including swanky shops in the Ginza district, the Imperial Palace (home of Japan's emperor) in the Hibiya district, sumo wrestling stadiums in the town of Ryogoku, & elaborate lolita (baby doll) & cosplay (anime character) outfits you'll see teenagers wearing in the Harijuku district. Options for every price point, from luxury business hotels to cheap, miniscule capsule hotels, from restaurants serving exquisite kaiseki feasts to st&-up noodle houses, from high-end bars & clubs in the Ginza district to happy hours & dive bars in Shinjuku & Roppongi. A handy glossary of everyday expressions & menu terms, & our unique & indispensable Japanese character translations to help you spot establishments' signs. Side trips to Kamakura, Nikko, Mashiko, Yokahama, Mount Fuji, & more. ...

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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