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"Japan is a world apart - a cultural Galapagos where a unique civilization blossomed, and thrives today in delicious contrast of traditional and modern. The Japanese spirit is strong, warm and incredibly welcoming." - Chris Rowthorn, Lonely Planet Writer<BR><BR> <I>Our Promise</I> <BR><BR>You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about, each and every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage, and you can rely on us to tell it like we see it.<BR><BR> <I>Inside This Book... </I> <BR><BR>8 expert authors<BR>167 temples & shrines<BR>357 Japanese restaurants<BR>Over 100 onsen (hot springs)<BR>Inspirational photos<BR>Comprehensive planning tools<BR>Pull-out city map<BR>Easy-to-read layout<BR>In-depth background<BR>Skiing in Japan feature<BR>
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Born in England and raised in the USA, Chris has lived in Kyoto since 1992. Soon after his arrival in Kyoto, Chris started studying the Japanese language and culture. In 1995 he became a regional correspondent for the Japan Times. He joined Lonely Planet in 1996 and has written or contributed to guidebooks on Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines and Victoria (Australia). When not on the road, Chris spends his time searching out Kyoto's best temples, gardens and restaurants. He also conducts walking tours of Kyoto, Nara and Tokyo. For more on Chris and his tours, check out his website at www.chrisrowthorn.com
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not all that helpful, Oct 27 2011
By Constant Reader - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Lonely Planet Japan 12th Ed.: 12th Edition (Paperback)
I have the book, not the Kindle version, and I have to second the other reviewer in saying that there seem to be a lot of changes that make this less helpful that the older version. There's still a fair amount of information about places, good directions, etc., but they have thrown out separating the accommodation into budget/midrange/topend and also seem to be focused on toprange places. I don't need a guidebook to tell me that the $400 a night hotel is good-- but I don't buy Lonely Planet because I can afford to stay there, or eat the $100 meals they rave about. When it comes to booking accommodation in Tokyo, they list a bunch of $300 places and then say to just check on the internet if you want budget... ???? Well, that would be helpful if I were coming in late on the train. It makes you wonder why you bought the book... Weirdly, the Fodor's had more budget options in some places.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars
Nothing like Lonely Planet, Dec 23 2011
By Reanna - Published on Amazon.com
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This e-book was a huge disappointment. Nothing at all like the lonely planet guides that you can buy off the lonely planet website as PDF's. There are hardly any maps and the book is very hard to navigate. Very disappointing considering this is only the second Kindle ebook I have purchased :(
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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useless on a kindle, Dec 13 2011
By Peter W. Broido - Published on Amazon.com
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I purchased the Kindle version yesterday and returned it today. I think the content is ok. Reading about Japan's train system was not very clear nor was I very impressed with touring descriptions; perhaps the train system is really very confusing and the tour descriptions don't relate to Western sensibilities. I don't know as I have never been there. I have always found Lonely Planet Guides to be very good. This one may be the exception; however, the killer is that the book has a mind of its own on a Kindle. It is almost impossible to go back and forth. The maps also are terrible on a Kindle but were quite good on my non portable 24 in computer screen. Using a tour guide involves thumbing through pages, marking pages etc and none of this is really possible with a Kindle. It seemed too wonderful - whip out your Kindle and there is all the information you could possibly want- brought to you in a light weight 21 Century device. Didn't work for me - Gutenberg where are you!
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