More Japan for Less

The How-to Guide for Affordable,
Independent Japan Travel!

Table of Contents

  • FOREWORD   Japan has opened its doors wide to visitors        
  • INTRO            Short history of America’s interest in Japan        
  • CHAPTER 1    Japan and the US…so much alike, so different
  • CHAPTER 2    Why Japan?                                                 
  • CHAPTER 3    Getting there for less                                 
  • CHAPTER 4    Plan your personalized trip                       
  • CHAPTER 5    Cultural basics                                      
  • CHAPTER 6    Languages…barrier or opportunity?       
  • CHAPTER 7    What, how, and what not to pack           
  • CHAPTER 8    Your health and safety                
  • CHAPTER 9    Money management                                 
  • CHAPTER 10  Where to stay for value and to …                           
  • CHAPTER 11  Your virtual arrival…step-by-step!                         
  • CHAPTER 12  Getting around like a local                                      
  • CHAPTER 13  Driving (or not driving) in Japan              
  • CHAPTER 14  Restaurants and  dining                           
  • CHAPTER 15  Secrets of getting more Japan for less    
  • CHAPTER 16  Where to shop for great discoveries       
  • CHAPTER 17  Smart shopping…what to buy                  
  • CHAPTER 18  Sightseeing and international events      
  • CHAPTER 19  Staying connected…cheaply or free!       
  • CHAPTER 20  Insights into sights; sounds of Japan
  • CHAPTER 21  Capturing Japan through photography  
  • CHAPTER 22  Gift-giving etiquette and tips                    
  • CHAPTER 23  Returning home                                                        
  • POSTSCRIPT  Thoughts on ways to truly experience Japan       
  • REFERENCE   Websites useful to visitors                                      
  • VOCABULARY Summary of Vocabulary Words               
  • HOLIDAYS List of Japan’s legal holidays                     
  • DISCLAIMER Legal Disclaimer                                                        
  • ABOUT US About the author and editor