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Discover a peaceful escape in Tochigi with the latest edition of the Mori Cafe series. Following popular regional volumes such as the Tokyo Metropolitan Area, Sapporo, Fukuoka, and Okinawa editions, this boo...
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Welcome to a hidden retreat in the woods. This is the second volume of Forest Cafes and Green Restaurants: Kansai Edition, a popular guidebook featuring a completely refreshed selection of shops. Discover ch...
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Shirozeme MAP is a must-have book for castle enthusiasts, featuring a true-scale map of Japan with approximately 1,000 castles and castle ruins clearly marked.
It also includes battle formation diagrams of t...
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This travel guide introduces the charm of Nagasaki and nearby highlights, from scenic hillside streets and historic Western-style residences to tram rides, cycling routes, and churches with beautiful stained...
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$ 288.00
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Winner of the Kyoto Guidebook Grand Prize 2021, Repeaters Award. Discover the most enchanting side of Kyoto through a carefully curated collection of traditional house cafes, where history and modern comfort...
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This in-depth travel guide to Gunma Prefecture, created by the editorial team of Globe-Trotter Travel Guide, covers all 12 cities, 15 towns, and 8 villages with exceptional detail. Packed with extensive page...
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$ 310.00
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A handy guidebook for exploring Kamikochi on foot. Perfect for hikers and sightseers, this handbook introduces the highlights of Kamikochi, Myojin, Tokusawa, Yokoo, and Karasawa, with useful information on n...
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A handy travel guide for dog-friendly getaways, perfect for day trips and overnight stays. Discover recommended courses, popular spots, and a wide selection of lodging, with helpful "dog info" for each locat...
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$ 210.00
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This guidebook introduces the timeless charm of retro architecture in the Kansai region, featuring beautifully preserved buildings that are still part of everyday life. From landmark vintage buildings and no...
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Discover the slow island charm of the Amami Islands with this beautifully curated Japanese travel guide. Centered on Amami Oshima, it introduces mangrove canoe adventures, scenic beaches, plant-dyeing worksh...
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$ 188.00
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A deep dive into the Chita Peninsula, this richly curated guidebook brings together the local pride and hidden appeal of one of Aichi's most distinctive regions. Covering 5 cities and 5 towns including Handa...
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Discover a curated guide to the most photogenic cafes and restaurants in the Yokohama, Kamakura, and Shonan area, where beautiful spaces meet unforgettable dining. From historic restaurants worth visiting on...
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This nostalgic cafe-themed book celebrates the timeless charm of classic Japanese coffee shop menus. From ketchup-seasoned Napolitan spaghetti and omelet rice wrapped in a thin egg to fluffy hotcakes and fru...
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This travel guide introduces the many charms of Wakayama, from the seaside resort town of Shirahama and the sacred Kumano Kodo pilgrimage routes to the mountaintop temple world of Koyasan and the nostalgic s...
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This travel guide introduces the best of Tochigi Prefecture for a relaxing 2-night, 3-day getaway. It clearly explains the highlights of Nikko Toshogu Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and offers easy si...
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Kitakyushu City is a deeply researched city guide that explores one of Japan’s most fascinating urban destinations in Kyushu. Covering all seven wards in detail, this book reveals the city’s unique character...
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This travel guide is a charming introduction to Toyama and its surrounding highlights, packed with ideas for where to go now. Explore the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, Unazuki Onsen, Gokayama, and even Shira...
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Discover Takayama, often called the Little Kyoto of Hida, with this compact magazine-style travel guide packed with classic sights, local food, and charming shops set inside beautifully preserved historic ho...
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Discover the rich food culture of the Chita Peninsula in this special gourmet guidebook packed with local flavor. Blessed with a mild seaside climate, the Chita Peninsula is known for fresh seafood, farm pro...
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Search and identify approximately 400 plant species found along the popular hiking routes of Takao and Okutama, organized by flower color for quick and easy reference.
This handy guide also includes robust s...
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Learn from architecture that was built to win. This illustrated architecture guide explores 55 landmark works from Japan's high-growth era, tracing their condition and meaning today. From Expo 70 Osaka and t...
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Visit sacred places and invite good fortune. This guidebook introduces some of the most remarkable shrines in the Tokai region, including important sites such as grand shrines, head shrines, shrine origins, ...
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Following the bestselling domestic guide J01 Tokyo, this volume explores Kyoto, a historic region with over 1,200 years of heritage. Created with Chikyu no Arukikata's distinctive perspective, it introduces ...
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Feeling worn out by busy workdays and constant information overload? This inspiring guide introduces the joy of solo hot spring travel, recommended by an expert who has soaked in more than 4,000 hot springs ...
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This traveler-friendly guidebook is packed with the best of Yamagata Prefecture, from breathtaking seasonal scenery and soothing hot springs to famous local cuisine and fresh fruit experiences. It highlights...
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Discover Miyazaki through a compact, magazine-style travel guide packed with sacred sites, scenic coastal routes, and local food highlights. From Takachiho Shrine, Udo Jingu, and Aoshima Shrine to the sun-so...
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This beautifully curated guidebook showcases stunning goshuin (temple and shrine seal stamps) collected from all across Japan. Featuring rich photography, informative text, and practical travel details such ...
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Perfect for spontaneous weekend trips, this drive guide covers a wide stretch of Shizuoka from Izu to Hamamatsu, plus selected routes into Yamanashi. With easy-access destinations along the Tomei and Shin-To...
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The long-awaited third volume in the hugely popular deep-dive manga essay series takes readers on an even richer walk through Kyoto. From stone lanterns, roadside Jizo statues, and the story behind the city’...
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Popular blogger Momo Tsukiyama shares inspiring ways to richly enjoy time alone, with a special focus on the pleasures of solo travel. This uplifting guide shows how a trip by yourself can be filled with bre...
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A practical guidebook for making the most of Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea, packed with smart tips, easy-to-follow illustrations, and the latest park information. It includes a convenient paper map se...
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Discover a peaceful side of Saitama with this relaxing cafe guide featuring 59 beautifully located shops surrounded by lush greenery. From birdsong and flowing rivers to breezy forest air, this volume invite...
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This travel guide to Shiga and Lake Biwa introduces the region’s most popular sightseeing spots, scenic lake-view destinations, local food, museums, cafes, outdoor attractions, and easy road trip ideas. Disc...
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Discover the relaxed beauty of Okinawa's southern islands with this compact Japanese travel guide covering Ishigaki Island, Miyako Island, and nearby remote islands. From emerald-green seas and white sand be...
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Discover 101 inspiring bakeries across the greater Tokyo area in this beautifully curated guidebook for bread lovers. From classic shokupan, croissants, and baguettes to sweet buns, savory breads, and specia...
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Sento wa, Ii. is a charming guidebook dedicated to Tokyo's public bathhouses, celebrating the comfort, nostalgia, and renewal that only a sento can offer. This volume introduces carefully selected bathhouses...
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Step into the world of Zombie Land Saga with this official travel guide to Saga Prefecture, created with the cooperation of Cygames and Saga Prefecture. Designed for fans of the hit anime and its second seri...
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This compact Rurubu Nara travel guide comes in the convenient super-small size (18 x 14.7 cm), ideal for carrying around while exploring. It includes a useful digital e-book for smartphones and tablets, plus...
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Rurubu Kanto Drive Guide is a practical travel guide for exploring the Kanto region by car, complete with a convenient digital e-book edition for smartphones and tablets and a 200-yen electronic leisure tick...
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This updated Kotorippu Okinawa guidebook brings together the very best of Okinawa, from trending new attractions to timeless favorites. Discover emerald-green beaches, lush subtropical forests, stylish renov...
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This book edition expands the popular ROCK & SNOW series Higher Is Not Better, Harder Is Not Better: Ridge and Route Guide. Mountain guide Naoyuki Matsubara introduces satisfying multi-pitch climbs acros...
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Relax by the water and savor a truly special moment. This curated guide introduces 61 standout waterfront restaurants and cafes in the greater Tokyo area, selected for their beautiful scenery, open-air setti...
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Yokohama joins the popular Globe-Trotter Travel Guide series in a deeply researched, 488-page city guide covering all 18 wards. From historic architecture and Jomon-era archaeological sites to origin foods, ...
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This travel guide to Shizuoka is packed with the latest local highlights, from breathtaking scenery recommended by scenic-view producer Shiho and the Rurubu editorial team to regional gourmet favorites, souv...
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The fourth title in the popular oversized map series, following Kyoto, Tokyo, and Nara, this detailed Osaka Big Map is designed to help international visitors explore the city with ease. It features clear co...
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Roadside Station Guide: Gourmet, Hot Springs, and Entertainment - Tokai & Hokuriku Edition is a travel guide for easy day trips and relaxed regional exploration. Selected by car-camping expert Yuichi Asa...
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The fifth volume in a popular series, this beautifully photographed guide explores charming old house cafes in Kamakura, Shonan, and Hayama. Set against a sunlit seaside landscape, it invites readers on a re...
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This travel guide brings together the best of Kurashiki, Onomichi, and the islands of the Setouchi region, from iconic classics to the latest places worth visiting. Stroll through the white-walled Kurashiki ...
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