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| Book plug 1: Just In Tokyo Posted on 09/26/2002. |
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a) It's easier to carry a book than the Web Admittedly, the guide is not exhaustive, and you will want a more traditional book as well. (I used Lonely Planet's, which was pretty good.) As a somewhat shy traveler, what I most enjoyed about Justin's book was its understanding, and allowance, of the fact that Tokyo is remarkably disorienting, and Justin understands, and he makes you feel okay for remaining uncomfortable, and does what he can to help ease you into your surroundings. 0 comments so far. Add a comment. Previous entry: "My health insurance premiums go up!"
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Though not indispensible, a remarkably helpful guidebook for my Tokyo sojourn was Justin Hall's