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  • Legendary Nagano: Folk Tales and Legends from the Roof of Japan

    by Peter Ninnes, Sachiko Miyairi ...
    Nagano Prefecture with its towering, forest-covered mountains is rightly known as the Roof of Japan. It is a place with a rarefied atmosphere, steeped in ancient history and mysterious arts. It is not surprising, then, that Nagano Prefecture is also rich in legends and folk tales. In this land, super dogs fight demons, badgers become men, water sprites and monsters try to drag unwitting victims to ... Read more

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  • The Japanese Bath: A Short Story

    by Peter Ninnes ...
    Alec and Jill return to Sydney from a stint working in Japan. They are delighted to find a house containing a real Japanese-style bath with silky-smooth water. However, a heavy rainstorm causes havoc, revealing the bath's dark secret. ... Read more

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  • Northern Nagano’s Best Après Snow Hot Springs: 40 Soaking Spots in Hakuba, Nozawa, Shiga, Iizuna, Togari and More

    by Peter Ninnes ...
    Northern Nagano in Japan has some of the world's best snow parks. The powder is first class and the variety of slopes is endless. The area also has some of Japan's best hot springs. What better way to relax after a big day out on the snow than in a hot bath in an exquisite setting? This book introduces readers to the best day-use hot springs near the major ski resort areas of Hakuba, Nozawa and ... Read more

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  • Hiking, Walking and Biking Nagano: 16 Tours in Karuizawa and Environs

    Hiking, Walking and Biking Nagano, #3

    by Peter Ninnes ...
    Series Book 3 - Hiking, Walking and Biking Nagano
    Lush forests, soaring mountains, a unique history mixing East and West, plus outlet shopping and golf courses galore: Karuizawa has something for everyone. The town is tucked into the easternmost part of Nagano Prefecture, in the middle of the main Japanese island of Honshu. Only one hour from Tokyo, the area has an abundance of hiking, walking and biking opportunities. Visit well-preserved ... Read more

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  • Hiking, Walking and Biking Nagano: 20 Nature, History and Culture Tours in Chikuma City

    Hiking, Walking and Biking Nagano, #1

    by Peter Ninnes ...
    Series Book 1 - Hiking, Walking and Biking Nagano
    Seen the big cities and tourist havens of Japan? This detailed and very handy guidebook provides you with a new and enchanting way to experience this fascinating country, just 2 hours from Tokyo. Tour the mountains, towns, villages and farms of Chikuma City in rugged Nagano, Japan, and experience breathtaking vistas, hidden temples and shrines, and buildings from by-gone eras. Chikuma City ... Read more

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  • Hiking, Walking and Biking Nagano: 16 Tours in Nagano City

    Hiking, Walking and Biking Nagano, #4

    by Peter Ninnes ...
    Series Book 4 - Hiking, Walking and Biking Nagano
    Nagano City in central Japan offers a wealth of opportunities to explore the country's unique natural, cultural and historical features. From the iconic, ancient temple of Zenkoji, to the historic castle precinct of Matsushiro, to the surrounding forested mountains replete with magnificent views, Nagano City has something for everyone. This book is the most thoroughly researched and comprehensive ... Read more

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  • Hiking, Walking and Biking Nagano: 16 Tours in Ueda City and Environs

    Hiking, Walking and Biking Nagano, #2

    by Peter Ninnes ...
    Series Book 2 - Hiking, Walking and Biking Nagano
    Ueda City is in the eastern part of Nagano Prefecture, in the middle of the main Japanese island of Honshu. Less than two hours from Tokyo, the city and its surroundings provide an intriguing mixture of nature, history and culture. Encircled by forested, 2000m high mountains, there are a wealth of hiking opportunities providing dramatic views down to the Chikuma River valley and adjacent fertile ... Read more

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  • Re-Imagining Comparative Education

    Postfoundational Ideas and Applications for Critical Times

    Edited by Peter Ninnes, Sonia Mehta ...
    Series series Reference Books In International Education
    The original essays included here, by up and coming scholars in the field, illustrate the potential and diversity of post-foundational ideas as applied to comparative education concerns. ... Read more

    $68.99 USD

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    29 Walks in Japan's Ancient Capital

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    Kyoto, Japan's ancient capital and modern-day center of tourism and traditional culture, is one of the world's most beautiful and historic cities. Founded nearly 1,300 years ago and undamaged by the war, Kyoto today is the home of over 1,600 Buddhist temples, 400 Shinto shrines, countless national treasures and 17 World Heritage sites, including the famed Golden Pavilion, Nijo Castle and Kiyomizu ... Read more

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  • Tokyo on Foot

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