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Japan - Understand Japan & Survival Guide (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet
All the info you need on everything from history, culture, etiquette and food to flights, public transport, climate, money, the internet...you name it. Get hints on the gay and lesbian scene and tips for women travellers, travelling with kids and travellers with disabilities, as well as a handy language guide and glossary.
a rundown on the life and work of Japan's geisha
info on the dos and don'ts of onsen etiquette
full coverage of sample menus and regional specialities
details on the environmental issues facing Japan
Coverage includes: Japan Today, History, Japan Today, History - from ancient Japan to its post-WWII recovery, People of Japan: Defying Stereotypes, Religion, Minority Cultures, Japanese Cuisine: Eating Etiquette, Restaurant Types & Sample Menus, Sake, Arts & Architecture: Traditional Visual Art, Contemporary Visual Art, Traditional Theatre & Dance, Contemporary Theatre & Dance, Literature, Music, Cinema, Architecture, Traditional Japanese Accommodation, Onsen, Living Art of the Geisha, Environment: The Land, Wildlife, National Parks, Environmental Issues, Directory A-Z, Transport and Language.