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Book Kyushu  Rough Guides Snapshot Japan

Download or read book Kyushu Rough Guides Snapshot Japan written by Rough Guides and published by Rough Guides UK. This book was released on 2014-10-02 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guide Snapshot to Kyushu includes Fukuoka, Aso-san and Yakushima The Rough Guide Snapshot to Kyushu is the ultimate travel guide to this part of Japan. It leads you through the region with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the sights and attractions, from Fukuoka to Takachiho and Usuki to Yakushima. Detailed maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best cafés, restaurants, hotels, shops, bars and nightlife, ensuring you make the most of your trip, whether passing through, staying for the weekend or longer. Also included is the Basics section from the Rough Guide to Japan, with all the practical information you need for travelling in and around Kyushu, including transport, food, drink, costs, health, festivals and culture and etiquette. Also published as part of the Rough Guide to Japan. Full coverage: Fukuoka Dazaifu Futsukaichi Onsen Takeo Huis Ten Bosch Nagasaki Shimbara Hanto Kumamoto Aso and the central highlands Beppu Yufuin Usuki Miyazaki Around Miyazaki Kirishima National Park Kagoshima Ibusuki and around Chiran Yakushima

Book Kyushu  Rough Guides Snapshot Japan

Download or read book Kyushu Rough Guides Snapshot Japan written by Rough Guides and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-10-02 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guide Snapshot to Kyushu includes Fukuoka, Aso-san and Yakushima The Rough Guide Snapshot to Kyushu is the ultimate travel guide to this part of Japan. It leads you through the region with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the sights and attractions, from Fukuoka to Takachiho and Usuki to Yakushima. Detailed maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best cafés, restaurants, hotels, shops, bars and nightlife, ensuring you make the most of your trip, whether passing through, staying for the weekend or longer. Also included is the Basics section from the Rough Guide to Japan, with all the practical information you need for travelling in and around Kyushu, including transport, food, drink, costs, health, festivals and culture and etiquette. Also published as part of the Rough Guide to Japan. Full coverage: Fukuoka Dazaifu Futsukaichi Onsen Takeo Huis Ten Bosch Nagasaki Shimbara Hanto Kumamoto Aso and the central highlands Beppu Yufuin Usuki Miyazaki Around Miyazaki Kirishima National Park Kagoshima Ibusuki and around Chiran Yakushima

Book Hokkaido  Rough Guides Snapshot Japan

Download or read book Hokkaido Rough Guides Snapshot Japan written by Rough Guides and published by Rough Guides UK. This book was released on 2014-10-02 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guide Snapshot to Hokkaido includes Sapporo, Niseko and Shiretoko National Park The Rough Guide Snapshot to Hokkaido is the ultimate travel guide to this region of Japan. It leads you through the region with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the sights and attractions, from Sapporo to Niseko and Noboribetsu Onsen to Shiretoko National Park. Detailed maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best cafés, restaurants, hotels, shops, bars and nightlife, ensuring you make the most of your trip, whether passing through, staying for the weekend or longer. Also included is the Basics section from the Rough Guide to Japan, with all the practical information you need for travelling in and around Hokkaido, including transport, food, drink, costs, health, festivals and culture and etiquette. Also published as part of the Rough Guide to Japan. Full coverage: Sapporo Otaru and around Niseko Hakodate Onuma Quasi National Park Shikotsu-Toya National Park Asahikawa Daisetsu-zan National Park Furano and around Wakkanai Rishiri-Rebun-Sarobetsu National Park Eastern Hokkaido Akan National Park

Book Kansai  Rough Guides Snapshot Japan

Download or read book Kansai Rough Guides Snapshot Japan written by Rough Guides and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-10-02 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guide Snapshot to Kansai includes Osaka, the Kumano Kodo and Kobe The Rough Guide Snapshot to Kansai is the ultimate travel guide to this district of Japan. It leads you through the region with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the sights and attractions, from Osaka nightlife to Koya-san and Kumano Kodo to Arima Onsen. Detailed maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best cafés, restaurants, hotels, shops, bars and nightlife, ensuring you make the most of your trip, whether passing through, staying for the weekend or longer. Also included is the Basics section from the Rough Guide to Japan, with all the practical information you need for travelling in and around Kansai, including transport, food, drink, costs, health, festivals and culture and etiquette. Also published as part of the Rough Guide to Japan. Full coverage: Osaka Takaruzaka Koya-san Kumano Kodo Shima Hanto Kobe Arima Onsen Himeji

Book Kyoto and Nara  Rough Guides Snapshot Japan

Download or read book Kyoto and Nara Rough Guides Snapshot Japan written by Rough Guides and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-10-02 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guide Snapshot to Kyoto and Nara includes Kyoto International Manga Museum, Kinkaku-ji and Todai-ji The Rough Guide Snapshot to Kyoto and Nara is the ultimate travel guide to these Japanese prefectures. The guide leads you through the regions with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the sights and attractions, from Kinkaku-ji to the Kyoto International Manga Museum and Ine fishing village to Todai-ji. Detailed maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best cafés, restaurants, hotels, shops, bars and nightlife, ensuring you make the most of your trip, whether passing through, staying for the weekend or longer. Also included is the Basics section from the Rough Guide to Japan, with all the practical information you need for travelling in and around Kyoto and Nara, including transport, food, drink, costs, health, festivals and culture and etiquette. Also published as part of the Rough Guide to Japan. Full coverage: Kyoto Around Kyoto Nara Around Nara

Book Central Honshu  Rough Guides Snapshot Japan

Download or read book Central Honshu Rough Guides Snapshot Japan written by Rough Guides and published by Rough Guides UK. This book was released on 2014-10-02 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guide Snapshot to Central Honshu includes Matsumoto, the Japan Alps and the Kiso Valley The Rough Guide Snapshot to Central Honshu is the ultimate travel guide to this region of Japan. It leads you through the area with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the sights and attractions, from Obuse to Matsumoto and Takayama to the Japan Alps. Detailed maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best cafés, restaurants, hotels, shops, bars and nightlife, ensuring you make the most of your trip, whether passing through, staying for the weekend or longer. Also included is the Basics section from the Rough Guide to Japan, with all the practical information you need for travelling in and around Central Honshu, including transport, food, drink, costs, health, festivals and culture and etiquette. Also published as part of the Rough Guide to Japan. Full coverage: Nagano Around Nagano The Nagano-ken mountains Karuizawa and around Matsumoto Around Matsumoto The Kiso Valley Takayama Furukawa Shirokawa-go and Gokayama Toyama Kanazawa Noto Hanto Nagoya Inuyama Gifu Gujo Hachiman

Book Central Honshu  Rough Guides Snapshot Japan

Download or read book Central Honshu Rough Guides Snapshot Japan written by Rough Guides and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-10-02 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guide Snapshot to Central Honshu includes Matsumoto, the Japan Alps and the Kiso Valley The Rough Guide Snapshot to Central Honshu is the ultimate travel guide to this region of Japan. It leads you through the area with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the sights and attractions, from Obuse to Matsumoto and Takayama to the Japan Alps. Detailed maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best cafés, restaurants, hotels, shops, bars and nightlife, ensuring you make the most of your trip, whether passing through, staying for the weekend or longer. Also included is the Basics section from the Rough Guide to Japan, with all the practical information you need for travelling in and around Central Honshu, including transport, food, drink, costs, health, festivals and culture and etiquette. Also published as part of the Rough Guide to Japan. Full coverage: Nagano Around Nagano The Nagano-ken mountains Karuizawa and around Matsumoto Around Matsumoto The Kiso Valley Takayama Furukawa Shirokawa-go and Gokayama Toyama Kanazawa Noto Hanto Nagoya Inuyama Gifu Gujo Hachiman

Book Lonely Planet Japan

    Book Details:
  • Author : Lonely Planet
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2015-09-01
  • ISBN : 9781743216743
  • Pages : 904 pages

Download or read book Lonely Planet Japan written by Lonely Planet and published by . This book was released on 2015-09-01 with total page 904 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely PlanetJapanis your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Shop and dine in electric Tokyo, explore Kyoto's stunning temples and gardens, or hike the majestic Japan Alps; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Japan and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet'sJapan Travel Guide: Colourmaps and images throughout Highlightsand itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential infoat your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - including history, art, architecture, literature, cuisine, sake,onsen (hot springs), customs and etiquette, language and more Free, convenient pull-out Tokyo map (included in print version), plus over 148 colour maps Covers Tokyo, Mt Fuji, Kyoto, Osaka, Kansai, the Japan Alps, Hokkaido, Northern Honshu (Tohoku), Okinawa & the Southwest Islands, Kyushu, Shikoku, and more The Perfect Choice:Lonely Planet Japan, our most comprehensive guide to Japan, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled. Looking for just the highlights of Japan? Check outLonely Planet's Discover Japan, a photo-rich guide to the country's most popular attractions. Looking for a guide focused on Tokyo or Kyoto? Check outLonely Planet's Tokyo guide andKyoto guide for a comprehensive look at what each of these cities has to offer; orLonely Planet's Pocket Tokyo, a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick trip. Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet. About Lonely Planet:Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves.

Book D Design Travel Fukuoka

    Book Details:
  • Author : D&department Project
  • Publisher : D Design Travel
  • Release : 2016-08
  • ISBN : 9784903097138
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book D Design Travel Fukuoka written by D&department Project and published by D Design Travel. This book was released on 2016-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: d design travel is a different type of travel guide. This book focuses on Oita, famous for its tourist attractions and hot springs, and picks up 24 shops, restaurants and persons, all different from those in other travel books. They include cafes & restaurants offering local food, shops that handle traditional artifact, and persons who can transmit the message of Oita.

Book DK Eyewitness Japan

    Book Details:
  • Author : DK Eyewitness
  • Publisher : Dorling Kindersley Ltd
  • Release : 2021-09-02
  • ISBN : 0241549787
  • Pages : 608 pages

Download or read book DK Eyewitness Japan written by DK Eyewitness and published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd. This book was released on 2021-09-02 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you want to see cherry blossoms in Kyoto, speed through the countryside aboard a shinkansen, or shop til you drop in futuristic Shibuya, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all Japan has to offer. Japan is a land of contrast - think tranquil zen gardens and peaceful pagodas, neon-lit cities and robot restaurants. Cities might be the first things that spring to mind when you think of Japan, but the countryside is just as epic. There's the iconic Mount Fuji, bubbling hot springs, unspoiled beaches and adrenaline-packed ski resorts. And if that wasn't enough to entice you to visit, there's the food - unctuous noodles, delicate sushi and warming hotpots. Our updated guide brings Japan to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the country's iconic buildings and neighbourhoods. DK Eyewitness Japan is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime. Inside DK Eyewitness Japan you will find: - A fully-illustrated top experiences guide: our expert pick of Japan's must-sees and hidden gems - Accessible itineraries to make the most out of each and every day - Expert advice: honest recommendations for getting around safely, when to visit each sight, what to do before you visit, and how to save time and money - Colour-coded chapters to every part of from Tokyo to Kyoto City, Hokkaido to Okinawa - Practical tips: the best places to eat, drink, shop and stay - Detailed maps and walks to help you navigate the region country easily and confidently - Covers: Central Tokyo, Northern Tokyo, Western Tokyo, Farther Afield, Central Honshu Kyoto City, Western Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu, Okinawa, Northern Honshu, Hokkaido Only visiting Tokyo? Try our DK Eyewitness Tokyo. About DK Eyewitness: At DK Eyewitness, we believe in the power of discovery. We make it easy for you to explore your dream destinations. DK Eyewitness travel guides have been helping travellers to make the most of their breaks since 1993. Filled with expert advice, striking photography and detailed illustrations, our highly visual DK Eyewitness guides will get you closer to your next adventure. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations, from pocket-sized city guides to comprehensive country guides. Named Top Guidebook Series at the 2020 Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards, we know that wherever you go next, your DK Eyewitness travel guides are the perfect companion.

Book Fodor s Essential Japan

    Book Details:
  • Author : Fodor's Travel Guides
  • Publisher : Fodor's Travel
  • Release : 2019-02-12
  • ISBN : 1640971181
  • Pages : 710 pages

Download or read book Fodor s Essential Japan written by Fodor's Travel Guides and published by Fodor's Travel. This book was released on 2019-02-12 with total page 710 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by locals, Fodor’s Essential Japan is the perfect guidebook for those looking for insider tips to make the most out their visit to Tokyo, Kyoto, and beyond. Complete with detailed maps and concise descriptions, this Japan travel guide will help you plan your trip with ease. Join Fodor’s in exploring one of the most exciting countries in Asia. Japan offers something for every traveler, with opportunities to try outstanding cuisine, experience nature, and immerse yourself in art, nightlife, and adventure. The country continues to draw visitors to experience its exquisite beauty. In stunning full-color, Fodor’s Essential Japan illustrates the country’s eternal draws, from ancient temples and gardens and the deliberate pace of the tea ceremony, to the dizzying, frenetic pulse of its high-tech cities. Fodor’s Essential Japan includes: •UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE: Fully updated, including fresh reviews on new hotels in Kyoto, to a closer look at the increasingly popular Okinawa prefecture, plus the latest in culture, dining, and art. •ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE: A spectacular color photo guide captures the ultimate unmissable experiences and attractions throughout Japan to inspire you. •DETAILED MAPS: Full color and full-size street maps throughout will help you plan efficiently and get around confidently. •GORGEOUS PHOTOS AND ILLUSTRATED FEATURES: Full color photos will help inspire you. Stunning magazine-style color features highlight must-have experiences, including Japan’s history and cuisine, shopping in Tokyo, gorgeous sites like Mount Fuji and temples in Kyoto and Shikoku, the art of Monozukuri, a walking tour through Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Park, and more. •ITINERARIES AND TOP RECOMMENDATIONS: Sample itineraries will help you plan and customize your own itinerary so you can make the most of your time. Includes tips on where to eat, stay, and shop as well as information about nightlife, sports and the outdoors. “Fodor’s Choice” designates our best picks in every category. “Fodor’s Choice” designates our best picks in every category. •INDISPENSABLE TRIP PLANNING TOOLS: Fodor's Japan features a beautifully illustrated Japanese Cultural Primer, with the lowdown on everything from etiquette to the tea ceremony to the Japanese obsession with baseball. Money-saving tips help travelers make the most of their yen. Each individual chapter has its own planner section with all visitors need to know about regional transportation and accommodation. •JAPANESE CHARACTERS AND TRANSLITERATIONS: This edition includes Japanese characters and transliterations across our listings for hotels, restaurants, sights and more, making the guide indispensable for solo exploring. •SPECIAL EVENTS COVERAGE: Information on experiencing the Cherry Blossom Festival which takes place from March to May (or February in Okinawa). •COVERS: Tokyo, Kyoto, Mount Fuji, Okinawa, Sapporo, Hiroshima, and more. ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor’s has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. Looking for a more in-depth look at Japan’s capital city? Check out Fodor’s Tokyo.

Book Japan by Rail

Download or read book Japan by Rail written by Ramsey Zarifeh and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Use this comprehensive guide in conjunction with a rail pass to get the most out of your trip to Japan.

Book Japan

    Book Details:
  • Author : Mark Brazil
  • Publisher : Princeton University Press
  • Release : 2022-01-18
  • ISBN : 0691175063
  • Pages : 384 pages

Download or read book Japan written by Mark Brazil and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2022-01-18 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive, richly illustrated guide to Japan’s astonishing animals and plants—and the natural forces that have shaped them This richly illustrated guide is the first comprehensive and accessible introduction to the extraordinary natural history of the Japanese archipelago. It explains how Japan’s geology, geography, climate, seas and currents have forged conditions supporting a diverse range of species—from cranes, bears, eagles and monkeys to plants, butterflies, dragonflies, frogs and snakes—many of which are found nowhere else in the world. Engaging and authoritative, this book is a must-have for anyone who wants to explore or learn about Japan’s natural wonders, from the Japanese Macaque—the famous snow monkeys—to the magnificent Steller’s Eagle. Features more than 878 colour photographs, illustrations and maps Provides a lavishly illustrated introduction to many of Japan’s common and iconic mammals and birds Takes readers on a naturalist’s journey to the key areas of Hokkaido, Honshu, Kyushu, Shikoku and Nansei Shoto, as well as the Izu, Ogasawara and Iwo islands Introduces Japan’s geology, geography, topography, climate, habitats, biodiversity and much more Explains where and how to watch and photograph wildlife in Japan, including whales

Book Diary of a Tokyo Teen

Download or read book Diary of a Tokyo Teen written by Christine Mari Inzer and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2016-09-06 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A book for comic lovers and Japanophiles of all ages, Diary of a Tokyo Teen presents a unique look at modern-day Japan through a young woman's eyes. Born in Tokyo to a Japanese mother and an American father in 1997, Christine Mari Inzer spent her early years in Japan and relocated to the United States in 2003. The summer before she turned sixteen, she returned to Tokyo, making a solo journey to get reacquainted with her birthplace. Through illustrations, photos, and musings, Inzer documented her journey. In Diary of a Tokyo Teen, Inzer explores the cutting-edge fashions of Tokyo's trendy Harajuku district, eats the best sushi of her life at the renowned Tsukiji fish market, and hunts down geisha in the ancient city of Kyoto. As she shares the trials and pleasures of travel from one end of a trip to the other, Inzer introduces the host of interesting characters she meets and offers a unique--and often hilarious--look at a fascinating country and an engaging tale of one girl rediscovering her roots. **Listed as a 2016 Great Graphic Novel for Teens by the Young Adult Library Services Association**

Book Thismintymoment

    Book Details:
  • Author : minh t
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2017-02-16
  • ISBN : 9781366338174
  • Pages : pages

Download or read book Thismintymoment written by minh t and published by . This book was released on 2017-02-16 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: a continuous visual narrative runs through minh t's images, inspired by architecture, nature and geometry; they are thought provoking and romantic, as if each image is part of a prevailing fairytale. with a background in graphic design and architecture, his work nevertheless eschews an overly technical approach and instead runs with feeling, fantasy and emotion. through instagram he has managed to enchant audiences from across the globe, including notable publications, fashion houses and fellow photographers, translating his social media profile from casual hobby to an internationally acclaimed aesthetic. - isabel carmichael

Book Dame Traveler

    Book Details:
  • Author : Nastasia Yakoub
  • Publisher : Ten Speed Press
  • Release : 2020-03-03
  • ISBN : 1984857924
  • Pages : 226 pages

Download or read book Dame Traveler written by Nastasia Yakoub and published by Ten Speed Press. This book was released on 2020-03-03 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A breathtaking celebration of Instagram's premier solo female travel community, featuring 200 striking photographs—most of them all-new—plus empowering messages and practical tips for solo travelers. “For those with passports full of stories, this book carries you away to every dreamy corner of the earth. I can’t stop flipping through these visually incandescent pages to see where I’m capable of traveling to next!”—Caila Quinn, The Bachelor contestant and lifestyle and travel influencer From backpackers in Peru to artists in Berlin to storytellers in Morocco, Dame Traveler celebrates the diversity and bravery of women from around the world who are not afraid to think (and live) outside the box. The revolutionary Dame Traveler Instagram account was founded by Nastasia Yakoub, who was born into a strict Chaldean-Middle Eastern community where women are expected to marry young and put aside other personal ambitions. But at the age of twenty, Nastasia embarked on a solo trip to South Africa to volunteer at an orphanage in Cape Town, which sparked a love of world travel. Recognizing a void in the travel industry, she founded Dame Traveler, the first female travel community on Instagram, now more than half a million strong. Nastasia herself has traveled to sixty-three countries on solo adventures, sharing colorful photos of her tantalizing travels along the way. Dame Traveler celebrates these women with a photographic collection of 200 stunning images paired with inspiring captions, 80% of which have never been seen on the Instagram account. Organized into sections on architecture, culture, nature, and water, each entry features travel information, plus tips, advice, unique solo-travel experiences, and wisdom from contributing globe-trotters to embolden the next generation of Dame Travelers.

Book Samurai William

    Book Details:
  • Author : Giles Milton
  • Publisher : Farrar, Straus and Giroux
  • Release : 2003-01-18
  • ISBN : 0374706239
  • Pages : 370 pages

Download or read book Samurai William written by Giles Milton and published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. This book was released on 2003-01-18 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An eye-opening account of the first encounter between England and Japan, by the acclaimed author of Nathaniel's Nutmeg In 1611, the merchants of London's East India Company received a mysterious letter from Japan, written several years previously by a marooned English mariner named William Adams. Foreigners had been denied access to Japan for centuries, yet Adams had been living in this unknown land for years. He had risen to the highest levels in the ruling shogun's court, taken a Japanese name, and was now offering his services as adviser and interpreter. Seven adventurers were sent to Japan with orders to find and befriend Adams, in the belief that he held the key to exploiting the opulent riches of this forbidden land. Their arrival was to prove a momentous event in the history of Japan and the shogun suddenly found himself facing a stark choice: to expel the foreigners and continue with his policy of isolation, or to open his country to the world. For more than a decade the English, helped by Adams, were to attempt trade with the shogun, but confounded by a culture so different from their own, and hounded by scheming Jesuit monks and fearsome Dutch assassins, they found themselves in a desperate battle for their lives. Samurai William is the fascinating story of a clash of two cultures, and of the enormous impact one Westerner had on the opening of the East.