Things I Wish I'd Known Before Going to Japan

By Ken Fukuyama, Yuki Fukuyama,

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1 author picked Things I Wish I'd Known Before Going to Japan as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

If you find traditional guidebooks overwhelming (and I do!), this nice little primer is a great way to get your feet wet thinking about your Japanese adventure.

Unlike the weightier guidebooks mentioned above, this one picks out a more select group of sightseeing recommendations. For each one, the authors provide a nice bit of background along with details you need to know.

The book is highly readable and unconfusing, and having taken my teen daughter to Japan myself, I would recommend this for kids to read before a trip. It won’t answer every question, but will help point you in…

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