Lonely Planet To Release New Japan Travel Guide In August

Above, the giant lantern at the entrance to Nakamise Street in Asakusa.  Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Lonely Planet is about to release a new edition of its Japan Travel Guide this August.

According to JapanToday:

TOKYO —This August, global travel authority Lonely Planet is publishing the 13th edition of its Japan Country Guide. This edition includes a chapter on Tohoku, providing new, post-tsunami research. Tokyo-based author Rebecca Milner writes that Tohoku is open for travel. 

Special features in this edition include: 

• Cuisine, skiing, onsen & more
• Tips for first-time travellers
• Japan on a budget
• Top sights in illustrated detail

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