travel books on Japan
Discover the best travel books on Japan with our curated reading list. From Bruce Feiler's insightful *Learning to Bow* to June Kinoshita's *Gateway to Japan*, explore essential guides, cultural biographies, and must-reads for your next adventure. Perfect for Japan travelers and book lovers seeking authentic stories and expert tips.
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Learning to Bow
by Bruce Feiler
Learning to Bow has been heralded as one of the funniest, liveliest, and most insightful books ever written about the clash of cultures between America and Japan. With warmth and candor, Bruce Feiler recounts the year he spent as a teacher in a small rural town. Beginning with a ritual outdoor bath and culminating in an all-night trek to the top of Mt. Fuji, Feiler teaches his students about American culture, while they teach him everything from how to properly address an envelope to how to date a Japanese girl.
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Gateway to Japan
by June Kinoshita
Gateway to Japan provides readers with over 100 maps and illustrations, placeames in English and Japanese, an in-depth cultural and history section and auide to all hotels and restaurants as well as information on local transport.
