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Frommer's Japan
Series: Complete Guide
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Frommer's books aren't written by committee, by A.I., or by travel writers who simply pop in briefly to a destination and then consider the job done. We use seasoned, locally-based journalists like David McElhinney, who lives in Japan and has been published widely, covering the country's...
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Frommer's books aren't written by committee, by A.I., or by travel writers who simply pop in briefly to a destination and then consider the job done. We use seasoned, locally-based journalists like David McElhinney, who lives in Japan and has been published widely, covering the country's extraordinary culinary and arts scenes, including manga and anime; Japanese history and religious traditions; jazz bars; onsens; and more. He'll steer you away from the touristy and the inauthentic and show you the real heart of the Land of the Rising Sun.
Insider advice on the best travel experiences, like visiting Naoshima (Japan's Art Island); exploring Kyoto's Gion District; making a pilgrimage to Sensoji Temple; skiing in Honshu and Hokkaido; or riding the Shinkansen Bullet Train. Plus tips for navigating the country's lovely but less-travelled corners.
About Frommer's: There's a reason Frommer's has been the most trusted name in travel for more than 65 years. Arthur Frommer created the best-selling guide series in 1957 to help American servicemen fulfil their dreams of travel in Europe, and since then, we have published thousands of titles, become a household name, and helped millions upon millions of people realise their own dreams of seeing our planet. Travel is easy with Frommer's.
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Book Details
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ISBN: 9781628876536
Publisher: FrommerMedia
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 12 February 2026
Country: United States
Imprint: FrommerMedia
Edition: 12th New edition
Illustration: Illustrations
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 127.0mm
Height: 203.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 700
About the Author
David McElhinney is anIrish freelance writer and journalist based in Tokyo and the UK. Fusing reporting and social commentary with extensive experience travelling throughout the country, David has published stories on travel, culture, society and politics, the environment, and sports in Japan.
He contributes regularly to Japan's longest-running English-language magazine, Tokyo Weekender, and its premier English-language newspaper, The Japan Times. His work has also been published in The Belfast Telegraph, The Independent, The Irish Independent, Al Jazeera, CNN Travel, Business Insider, Metropolis, INTOUCH Magazine, andIntrepid Times.
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