Most people who visit Japan as tourists are kept on a pre-set course that takes them to and by a variety of attractions, limiting their experiences to a small sampling of the diversity and richness that make up the essence of life in Japan.
The depth and breadth of the whole Japan exper-ience is, in fact, incredible and cannot be packaged into several days or even several weeks.
However, even visitors who are bound by time constraints and well-beaten tours can enliven and enrich their experiences by participating in unique customs and practices. This ranges from staying overnight at a hot springs resort inn to experiencing the lifestyle of Japan’s Shogunate era lords and ladies.
The book provides information and insights that add a special dimension to the Japan experience even if it is just for a few days—including the ability to communicate with the Japanese in Japanese!
