Japan - Learn, Explore and Travel

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Go to Japan!

Prepare to meet the language challenge.  This lens will give you the tools to travel to Japan. 


In the Japanese language there is no single word for water. They say mizu for cold water and oyu for hot water


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 Capital of Japan: Tokyo


 


Japan is an economic world power with the world's second largest economy, and is the sixth largest exporter and importer and is a member of the United Nations, G8, G4, and APEC.   Japan's medieval era was characterized by the emergence of a ruling class of warriors, the samurai.   Japan is among the world's largest and most technologically advanced producers of motor vehicles, electronic equipment, machine tools, steel and nonferrous metals, ships, chemical, textiles, and processed foods and is home to some of the largest and most well-known multinational corporations and commercial brands.


 




Map of Japan, North-East Asia

Map of Japan, North-East Asia Photographic Print

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Travel Japan in the Spotlight 

Japan (Country Guide)

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Dodge flying fish at the world's greatest sashimi market, p. 132
Find yourself spirited away to Miyazaki's museum of anime, p. 141
Master the perfect double-clap and bow for your first shrine visit, p.56
Earn your keep in a Buddhist temple, p. 417

Delsey PRO Bag 2 is an SLR Pro bag 

Delsey Pro Bag 2, Large Multi Format Camera System Bag, Black.

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Delsey PRO Bag 2 is an SLR Pro bag with customizable interior and air channeled hard plastic bottom. PRODUCT FEATURES: Hide-a-way carrying handles; Padded shoulder strap; Large side pockets with detachable film pouch; Extreme weather cover; Front organizer section; Padlock; Ballistic nylon/polyester water resistant fabric with PVC sponge backing.

A Quick Introduction to Japanese 

Japanese: Lonely Planet Phrasebook

The sheer amount of 'stuff' that is crammed into this little phrasebook makes this the best Japanese phrasebook I've ever seen! There's just so much covered in this book, it'll be a while before a beginning student of Japanese outgrows it.

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NEW travel Guide to Japan 

Japan (Eyewitness Travel Guides)

This is sort of a "Japan! Wow!" type of guide, full of eye-popping graphics and catchy factoids. It is a very fun guide, and does a great job of engaging enthusiasm for Japan and its wonders. The makers definitely know their audience, and all of the weird and wild parts of the country and its culture are captured.

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Japan (Country Guide)

Japan resident authors, 343 days of research, 120 detailed maps, three geisha sightings
You asked for it, we researched it - everything you need to know about onsen (hot springs) and skiing and more language assistance than ever
Cost-saving tips even the locals don't know

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