Customer Reviews

National Geographic Traveler: Japan

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I think this book is a real good one! And I recommend it to everybody who's interested in history, culture, etc. I went to Tokyo and Kyoto with it, and I was able to understand many things, and to see a lot!
There's great pictures, detailed map, and smart comments. The author really understand the country from the inside.
Excellent book !

I bought this book for my son. He's read it from cover to cover! He plans on visiting Japan and hopes to one day live there. This book has opened his eyes and given him a good idea of what to do and where to go. I would recommend this book to other travelers.

I have read and browsed many of the most popular travel books about Japan, but I honestly found the National Geographic guide to be the most enjoyable read. Other guides, like Lonely Planet, Fodor's, etc. are full of unwarranted negativity, which doesn't make the trip sound fun at all. National Geographic does an EXCELLENT job of highlighting many worthwhile sites, and the reviews are written to get you excited about your trip!

It is most useful for planning the trip. There are not many maps in the book however, compare that to the INACCURATE and outdated maps of Lonely Planet really doesn't make it such a terrible thing. There are typically information centers in or just outside train stations, so you shouldn't have problems getting around.

Those looking to plan an enjoyable trip should seriously consider purchasing this book!

The book it' s ok, the pictures are lovely but it is not a walk guide book it's a book more for preparing the trip instead that traveling with it.

I have been here in Japan for almost 9 years.
First of all, the pictures and the fashion is out of date. The trends that the "ko-gal" is wearing was back in 2000 when it was "in". How come the meaning of the outfit isn't explained? Only says that "changing fashions reflect greater independence for women"?! Even though only 15% of the youngsters wore the outfit that is shown. Fashion is out of date, and why is the minor part of the fashion is explained as if its the most major trend. Lack of explaination is seen.
Second, I was looking forward for the Hiroshima section, though only a page is written on it. People say it takes more than a day to travel around the area but from reading, theres actually nothing that had caught my eyes because all of the places are only the basics. There are a lot more I can point out however I won't because it is a waste of my time since it is not my obligation to do so. Maybe more observation is needed for a true updated book.