Lonely Planet Japan (Travel Guide)

Name: Lonely Planet Japan (Travel Guide)
Price: 22.21 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.3 (797 reviews)
Author: Lonely Planet

by Lonely Planet

Nonfiction Travel

4.3 (797)

4.3 stars from 797 reviews. Top 92% of Nonfiction books we track.

1854 pages~30.9 hr readPublished by Lonely Planet

$22.2126% off peak

Last checked: Apr 15, 2026

Price history: $14.07 – $29.99

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Perfect for you if...

You want to understand Japan beyond tourist attractions and appreciate the food, rituals, and cultural obsessions that define daily life.
You're planning a trip and need practical details on where to eat well, from bullet-train bentos to obscure regional specialities.
You're curious about Japanese culture and willing to read 1800 pages because you actually want depth, not Instagram highlights.

Maybe not for you if...

You need a pocket-sized quick reference for navigating Tokyo in a weekend.
You're squeamish about unconventional foods like habu sake or other challenging delicacies.
You prefer narrative travel writing over factual, encyclopaedic coverage of culture and cuisine.

About this book

This World Food Guides entry explores Japanese culture through its food and customs. It covers temple food, vending machines, and Japanese ceremonies including moon-viewing. The guide describes the Japanese attention to form and appearance in culinary contexts. It includes information on both obscure and dangerous delicacies, such as habu sake (a deadly snake preserved in rice wine), as well as ekiben, the street food sold on bullet-train platforms.

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$14.07 – $29.99

Currently on sale at $22.21 — 26% off peak. Price has dropped 1 time over the last 22 months. Typically stays discounted for 3 days.

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Currently around #35K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller.

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Currently 4.3★ from 797 reviews

Gaining approximately 31 new reviews per month. Steady word of mouth growth. Rating has climbed from 3.9 to 4.3. Recent readers are rating it higher.

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