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First Time Japan: A Step-by-Step Guide for the Independent Traveler Paperback – January 1, 2024

by Sneed B. Collard III (Author)
5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars 7 ratings
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Japan is a country like no other. Its people are different. Its transportation is different. Its language and customs are different. All of these are great reasons to visit--but can be a source of anxiety for first-time travelers. First-Time Japan: A Step-by-Step Guide for the Independent Traveler provides the essential details that most mainstream guidebooks overlook. This entertaining, highly-readable guide informs and educates visitors about every key aspect of Japan travel, from landing at Haneda or Narita airports to riding the subway to your first hotel to grabbing a quick bite late at night. Want to know what to pack, how to behave respectfully, or what to do in a health emergency? First-Time Japan has got you covered, and includes expert insider tips and suggestions from Roy Ozaki, former Japan tour guide and long-time resident.
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    144 pages
  2. Language
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  3. Publisher
    Bucking Horse Books
  4. Publication date
    January 1, 2024
  5. Dimensions
    7.5 x 1.1 x 9.5 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1732875324
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1732875326
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First-Time Japan is not intended to be a sightseeing guide, but rather a reference and resource for dealing with practical matters. Chapters address how to use Japan's public transportation, how to show respect in Japanese culture, what to expect from Japanese cuisine, health and hygiene matters (such as required vaccines, what to do if one becomes sick, and how to use Japanese toilets), packing suggestions, and much more. First-Time Japan is an excellent "must-read" when planning the trip of a lifetime, highly recommended.--Midwest Book Review

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First-Time Japan is not intended to be a sightseeing guide, but rather a reference and resource for dealing with practical matters. Chapters address how to use Japan's public transportation, how to show respect in Japanese culture, what to expect from Japanese cuisine, health and hygiene matters (such as required vaccines, what to do if one becomes sick, and how to use Japanese toilets), packing suggestions, and much more. First-Time Japan is an excellent "must-read" when planning the trip of a lifetime, highly recommended.--Midwest Book Review

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bucking Horse Books (January 1, 2024)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 144 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1732875324
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1732875326
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.46 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 1.1 x 9.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars 7 ratings

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Sneed B. Collard III

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Sneed B. Collard III has written more than ninety books for young people including his newest picture books Waiting for a Warbler, Beaver and Otter Get Along . . . Sort of, and Border Crossings. He is also the author of several recent adult books including Warblers & Woodpeckers: A Father-Son Big Year of Birding, and two forthcoming guidebooks, First-Time Japan: A Step-by-Step Guide for the Independent Traveler and Birding For Boomers—and Everyone Else Brave Enough to Embrace the World’s Most Rewarding and Frustrating Activity.

Before beginning his writing career, Sneed graduated with honors in marine biology from the University of California at Berkeley, and earned a master’s in scientific instrumentation from U.C. Santa Barbara. To research and write his nonfiction books, he has traveled to Australia, Costa Rica, Southeast Asia, South America, and the deep-sea floor. He is an entertaining, award-winning speaker, and has visited more than six hundred schools and been invited to more than one hundred professional educational conferences.

To learn more about Sneed, visit his website and read the birding blog he writes with his son.

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Ed M.
5.0 out of 5 stars Toss one in your suitcase
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2024
My wife and I decided to book a three-week tour of Japan rather than try and figure everything out on our own. But the tour included four full days of free time and that's where this book really came in handy - especially the sections about transportation systems and respecting the culture. The more research you do before going to Japan the more comfortable you will feel upon landing. We ended up bringing this book with us as a nice concise reference guide - which I would recommend to anyone. Arigatou gozaimasu, Mr. Collard!
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Bruce Weide
5.0 out of 5 stars Here's where you start your (first time) trip to Japan
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2024
If you plan a trip to Japan for the first time, Sneed’s book, First Time Japan, will make preparation for such a journey so much easier. As he states early on, “This guide’s primary goal is to provide concise information on how to plan and negotiate your first trip to Japan as an independent traveler…”
This isn’t a traditional “guidebook” that directs you to attractions once you’re in-country; it’s a book about planning ahead so you can experience the trip of a lifetime. Sneed has conducted research that is comprehensive, meticulous, down-to-earth, and sprinkled with his characteristic humor.

Some of the topics he addresses include calculating a budget, reserving tickets for events and places of interest, Japan’s transportation system which isn’t as daunting as you may have thought, food (he loves eating), and cultural considerations which he attends to with civility and humor.
So if you plan to visit Japan then plan to plan ahead with this valuable resource. Sneed has provided First Timers to Japan a valuable service.
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CM
5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful transportation tips
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2024
Navigating a country's transportation system when you don't speak the language can be daunting. This book outlines the basic types of public transportation in Japan and how to buy tickets.

I now feel I know what to do, and am confident I can get around with ease.
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Matthew N.
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Japan Travel Guide!!!
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2024
My son is studying abroad in Japan and was looking for books on this subject. Sneed’s book is full of great information and well organized!! It was also a joy to read and entertaining - it prompted many ideas and logistic about the trip I had not thought about. A great guide!! -Matthew Nord
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rosepetalpages
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book for First Timers in Japan
Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2024
I bought this book for my son who wants to travel to Japan alone. He loved it. It's giving him the essentials to think about in a clear and easy way. Not to overwhelming, but still a great guide. Buy it!
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Elena B. Case
5.0 out of 5 stars Clear, concise and well researched
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2024
This book is an excellent source of information to plan ahead and then enjoy another country many of us have thought about going to, but have been too intimidated to attempt on our own. I love how detailed it is for all the down to earth details one must consider in going there. As with all of this author's books, the research is in-depth and practical and very thorough. An easy to follow guide to taking an amazing once in a lifetime trip.
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stephenspann
5.0 out of 5 stars Indispensable guide for travelling to Japan
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2024
In a market flooded with ad driven travel "guides," this is the real deal. Collard writes as a true lover of travel with a knack for explaining all of the practicalities that make for a smoother, less intimidating trip. First-Time Japan shows you how travel in Japan really works, and is your indispensable guide as you set off for the land of the rising sun.
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