Lost Japan

Kerr, Alex
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So far this is written in the style in which the simple, direct wording seems to disappear-- a style that is deceptively invisible and makes for a lovely quick read.

Finished 30 May 2008. Okay, that didn't turn out to be quick. I wish I had finished it before I went to Japan, but I also appreciated and understood it more, having been. I can't wait to loan this to people.

Japan

Lonely Planet guide book
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I didn't read the whole thing, but I'm done with it (for now).