Japan in 60 Easy Steps The Compact and Comprehensive Travel Guide with Expert Tips

Axel Schwab has known Japan for 25 years, as a student, an employee and an author. This compact guide tells you what you need to know before you leave, which foods you should try and how to manage when you're there. The author has grouped the relevant information into 60 steps and 6 degrees of difficulty. Inside the guide: - What should I know before I go? - How will I get on when I'm there? - Which foods should I try? - Are there any pitfalls to watch out for? - How can I save money? - What makes Japan different? This guide is an indispensable aid to planning and enjoying your trip to Japan. You'll find everything there is to know about Japan. For example, how to get only the freshest titbits at a conveyor-belt sushi restaurant. Economise with Japanese set menus and savour the Japanese way of life at a traditional inn. Use the subway, express trains, convenience stores and delivery services like a local. The final two levels challenge you to try out a few things you might not have attempted without the guide: using a karaoke machine, saying "thank you" in a dozen different ways and ordering your own personal seal at the end of your trip. Are you ready to solve the puzzle that is Japan?