Building on the success of the relaunched 2003 editions, this bestselling series has been refined for 2004 to bring travellers even closer to the world. Japan is one of five completely new guides in a group that also includes Brazil, Puerto Rico, Alaska, and the Pacific Northwest. Researched by students and tailored to the requirements of the budget traveller, all updated guides feature improved maps, essential practical information, and everything the reader needs for fuller cultural immersion at an ever-increasing range of exciting destinations.

- Entries at all price levels for lodging, food, attractions and more

- Must-have tips for planning you trip, getting around, and staying safe

- Opportunities to make a difference through study, work, and volunteering

- Detailed maps of cities, towns, and the outdoors

'Guides that penetrate the veneer of holiday brochures and mine the grit of real life' Economist

Let's Go takes you beyond the tourists and postcards to reveal the secrets on offer for a full cultural immersion. The most up-to-date guides available, Let's Go offers guaranteed first hand information and experience. Its lively, no-nonsense style will appeal to everyone from the voyaging virgin to the hardened adventurer. With its striking packaging, Let's Go 's attractive exterior compliments the most informative, friendly and practical advice on offer.

*Detailed maps of cities, towns and the outdoors

*Entries at all price levels for lodging, food, attractions and more

*All the practical advice one could ever need

`Guides that penetrate the veneer of holiday brochures and mine the grit of real life' Economist

[The] `ideal companion for the independent traveller' Sydney Sunday Telegraph