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