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
Introduction Short history of America’s interest in Japan
Chapter 1 Japan and US…so much alike, so different
Chapter 2 Why Japan?
Chapter 3 Getting there for less
Chapter 4 What, how, and what not to pack
Chapter 5 Plan your personalized trip
Chapter 6 Understanding some cultural basics
Chapter 7 Languages…barrier or opportunity?
Chapter 8 Health and safety
Chapter 9 Money management
Chapter 10 Driving (or not driving) in Japan
Chapter 11 Where to stay to embrace Japan
Chapter 12 Your virtual arrival…step-by-step!
Chapter 13 Getting around like a local
Chapter 14 Restaurants and guilt-free dining
Chapter 15 Gift giving etiquette and tips
Chapter 16 Secrets of getting more Japan for less
Chapter 17 Where to shop for great discoveries
Chapter 18 Smart shopping…what to buy
Chapter 19 International events and sightseeing
Chapter 20 Staying connected…cheaply or free!
Chapter 21 Insights into sights; sounds of Japan
Chapter 22 Capturing Japan with photography
Chapter 23 Returning home
Postscript Thoughts on how to truly experience Japan
Reference Websites useful to visitors, vocabulary
Holidays List of Japanese legal holidays
Disclaimer Legal disclaimer
About About the author and editor