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IAEA checks Japan reactor pending safety approval
USA TODAY - Jan 26, 2012
OHI, Japan (AP) – Experts from the International Atomic Energy Agency on Thursday began their first inspection of a Japanese nuclear power plant that has undergone official "stress tests" — a key step required to restart dozens of nuclear plants idled ...
 

Japan Trade Deficit Hits Yen
Wall Street Journal - Jan 25, 2012
By EVA SZALAY And STEPHEN L. BERNARD The yen hit a one-month low against the dollar after Japan reported its first annual trade deficit since 1980 but had clawed its way back by the end of the New York trading day. The currency sank as low as 78.28 yen ...
 

Japan's 1st Trade Deficit in 30 Years
Zacks.com - Jan 25, 2012
Japan registered a trade deficit of 2.49 trillion yen (or $32 billion) in 2011, according to its Ministry of Finance. This was Japan's first trade deficit since 1980. In fact, Japan continued to report annual trade surpluses even during the Asian ...
 

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Japan books


Lonely Planet Tokyo


by: Andrew Bender, Timothy N. Hornyak
Lonely Planet Tokyo

Feast on a fresh sushi breakfast at the Tsukiji Central Fish Market
Feel the city’s pulse at Shinjuku Station – the world’s busiest railway hub
Inhale the sweet aroma of cherry blossoms in a traditional Japanese garden
Discover the best places to soak! Check out our pick of natural mineral hot springs

In This Guide:

Two expert authors, 30 detailed maps, 11 karaoke duets sung
Expanded neighborhood coverage includes up-and-coming Roppongi Triangle.
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Fifty Places to Hike Before You Die: Outdoor Experts Share the World's Greatest Destinations


by: Chris Santella

Fifty Places to Hike Before You Die is the latest offering in the bestselling Fifty Places series. Chris Santella, along with top expedition leaders, explores the world’s greatest walking adventures. Some, such as the Lunana Snowman Trek in Bhutan and the Kangshung Valley Trek in Tibet, are grueling multiweek adventures at high altitudes. Others, such as Japan’s Nakesando Trail, move leisurely from village to village, allowing walkers to immerse themselves in the local culture.
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Japan


by: Chris Rowthorn
“Japan is a world apart – a cultural Galapagos where a unique civilization blossomed, and thrives today in delicious contrast of traditional and modern. The Japanese spirit is strong, warm and incredibly welcoming.” – Chris Rowthorn, Lonely Planet Writer

Our Promise

You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about, each and every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage, and you can rely on us to tell it like we see it.
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Frommer's Japan


by: Beth Reiber, Janie Spencer
Frommer's Japan is packed with all the facts, tips, and descriptions you need to have perfect vacation: