Frommer's Japan (Complete Guides)

Frommer's Japan is the premier guide to this fascinating destination, offering an authoritative introduction to the nations culture and history, accompanied by a wealth of logistical advice, etiquette tips, and detailed color maps to help travelers find their way. This new edition provides detailed walking directions to every sight mentioned and a user-friendly glossary of Japanese phrasesaccompanied by a Japanese character guide that helps readers recognize establishment names. In addition to reviewing the top business hotels and expense-account restaurants, our author has rounded up the best affordable and moderately priced hotels and restaurants throughout the country, so there are choices galore for any budget.

Frommers is there every step of the way to help travelers discover the scenic wonders, intriguing cultural experiences, and dazzling cities of the Land of the Rising Sun.

About the Authors Beth Reiber worked for several years in Tokyo as the editor of the Far East Traveler. Now a freelance travel writer residing in Lawrence, Kansas, with her husband and two young sons, she is the author of several Frommer guides, including Frommer's Tokyo and Frommer's Hong Kong. She also contributes to Europe from $50 a Day. Janie Spencer spent seven years in Japan working for Tokyo Journal and Kyodo News Service. A freelance writer, she now lives near Paris with her husband and daughter.