Japan (Country Insights)
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| Rating | : | 4.38 (500 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0750225246 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 48 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-10-07 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Looking at all aspects of daily life such as home life, school and leisure time in the city of Okazaki and the village of Narai, the differences between the two communities are exposed. There is almanac type material about Japan in general.
"Great book" according to C. Turner. I bought this book for my son. He's read it from cover to cover! He plans on visiting Japan and hopes to one day live there. This book has opened his eyes and given him a good idea of what to do and where to go. I would recommend this book to other travelers.. A Great Book for Those Interested in Travel to Japan! I have read and browsed many of the most popular travel books about Japan, but I honestly found the National Geographic guide to be the most enjoyable read. Other guides, like Lonely Planet, Fodor's, etc. are full of unwarranted negativity, which doesn't make the trip sound fun at all. National Geographic does an EXCELLENT job of highlighting many worthwhile sites, and the review. Zack Davisson said Excellent guidebook!. "Japan (The National Geographic Traveler)" is an above-average guidebook for those doing a tour of Japan, or for those who are interested in what Japan has to offer. Utilizing the National Geographic's excellent collection of photographs and information, they have assembled one of the most eye-popping and enticing guides to Japan that I have seen, and I have seen quite a few of t
See Irene Galvin's Brazil (Marshall Cavendish, 1996) for a more realistic appraisal at a slightly higher reading level.?Diane S. Urban and rural life are compared and contrasted in these two attractive offerings filled with full-color photographs in a variety of appealing layouts. One might question calling Japan "the world leader in the production of cars, machinery, and electronics" or "the world's leader in science and technology." Some of the historical information is also incorrect. Boxes give additional facts or quotations from residents. General subjects are discussed on one double-page spread, followed by one spread for the city and one for the village. The clearly written texts are not without flaws. Marton, Arlington County Library, VACopyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. . Brazil understates the poverty found in the city. Japan focuses on the city of Okazaki and the small village of Narai, Brazil on