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If there were no Shinkansen

High-speed rail experience from its birth to today in Japan

by Shuichiro Yamanouchi ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book is the first book written in English about the secret story of the birth of the Shinkansen in Japan and its subsequent developments. The author, Mr. Shuichiro Yamanouchi, a former chairman of East Japan Railway (JR East), addresses what the essence of Shinkansen technology is and how it could be achieved in such a short time. And the book, written based on his long experience in railway ... Read more

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This book is the first book written in English about the secret story of the birth of the Shinkansen in Japan and its subsequent developments. The author, Mr. Shuichiro Yamanouchi, a former chairman of East Japan Railway (JR East), addresses what the essence of Shinkansen technology is and how it could be achieved in such a short time. And the book, written based on his long experience in railway
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Travel Tokyo, Japan: Illustrated Guide, Phrasebook, And Maps. (Mobi Travel)

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This illustrated Travel Guide is designed for optimal navigation on eReaders and other electronic devices. It is indexed alphabetically and by category, making it easier to access individual articles. Articles feature information about attractions, landmarks, districts, transportation, cultural venues, dining, history and much more. Addresses, telephones, hours of operation and admissions ... Read more

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This illustrated Travel Guide is designed for optimal navigation on eReaders and other electronic devices. It is indexed alphabetically and by category, making it easier to access individual articles. Articles feature information about attractions, landmarks, districts, transportation, cultural venues, dining, history and much more. Addresses, telephones, hours of operation and admissions
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Human Transit

How Clearer Thinking about Public Transit Can Enrich Our Communities and Our Lives

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Public transit is a powerful tool for addressing a huge range of urban problems, including traffic congestion and economic development as well as climate change. But while many people support transit in the abstract, it's often hard to channel that support into good transit investments. Part of the problem is that transit debates attract many kinds of experts, who often talk past each other. ... Read more

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Public transit is a powerful tool for addressing a huge range of urban problems, including traffic congestion and economic development as well as climate change. But while many people support transit in the abstract, it's often hard to channel that support into good transit investments. Part of the problem is that transit debates attract many kinds of experts, who often talk past each other.
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Create your own custom city with building instructions for over 50 builds from 8 amazing LEGO Micro Cities!Build a beautiful LEGO® city that's small enough to hold in your hands! Filled with striking photos, step-by-step instructions, and countless ideas for customization, LEGO Micro Cities shows you how building small can open up new possibilities for the creative builder. You'll learn everything ... Read more

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Create your own custom city with building instructions for over 50 builds from 8 amazing LEGO Micro Cities!Build a beautiful LEGO® city that's small enough to hold in your hands! Filled with striking photos, step-by-step instructions, and countless ideas for customization, LEGO Micro Cities shows you how building small can open up new possibilities for the creative builder. You'll learn everything
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Discover the incredible, fact-packed new book shining a light on the world’s biggest engineering challenges, and what they tell us about our future.THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERA NEW SCIENTIST BEST NEW POPULAR SCIENCE BOOK OF 2026‘A ceaselessly uplifting and positive book.’ – Mark Cooper-Jones, author of This Way Up by the Map Men‘Reveals the feats shaping the 21st century.’ – Chris Broad, bes... ... Read more

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Discover the incredible, fact-packed new book shining a light on the world’s biggest engineering challenges, and what they tell us about our future.THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERA NEW SCIENTIST BEST NEW POPULAR SCIENCE BOOK OF 2026‘A ceaselessly uplifting and positive book.’ – Mark Cooper-Jones, author of This Way Up by the Map Men‘Reveals the feats shaping the 21st century.’ – Chris Broad, bes...
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Train Japan

The Essential Rail Guide to Japan

by Steve Wide, Michelle Mackintosh ...

See the land of the rising sun from the rails in Train Japan, the perfect guide to travelling Japan by locomotive. Seasoned Japan lovers Steve Wide and Michelle Mackintosh bring you their expert advice on the best way to get around this country, including day trips, multi-day train journeys and even themed itineraries for crafty folk, foodies or pop culture fanatics on 'joyful' trains.Platform-hop ... Read more

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See the land of the rising sun from the rails in Train Japan, the perfect guide to travelling Japan by locomotive. Seasoned Japan lovers Steve Wide and Michelle Mackintosh bring you their expert advice on the best way to get around this country, including day trips, multi-day train journeys and even themed itineraries for crafty folk, foodies or pop culture fanatics on 'joyful' trains.Platform-hop
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Japan: an instruction manual

by Turolo Stefano ...

Not the usual travel guide, but an "instruction manual" on how to enjoy a wonderful holiday in Japan. It is easy to find a good restaurant, there are tons of books about that. but it is not so easy how to take a bus ticket, or an underground ticket. Do you know that you not go in a onsen if you have tatoo? These and more other are in this not usual travel book. ... Read more

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Tokyo Geek's Guide

Manga, Anime, Gaming, Cosplay, Toys, Idols & More - The Ultimate Guide to Japan's Otaku Culture

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Tokyo is ground zero for Japan's famous "geek" or otaku culture—a phenomenon that has now swept across the globe.This is the most comprehensive Japan travel guide ever produced which features Tokyo's geeky underworld. It provides a comprehensive run-down of each major Tokyo district where geeks congregate, shop, play and hang out—from hi-tech Akihabara and trendy Harajuku to newer and lesser-known ... Read more

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Tokyo is ground zero for Japan's famous "geek" or otaku culture—a phenomenon that has now swept across the globe.This is the most comprehensive Japan travel guide ever produced which features Tokyo's geeky underworld. It provides a comprehensive run-down of each major Tokyo district where geeks congregate, shop, play and hang out—from hi-tech Akihabara and trendy Harajuku to newer and lesser-known
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Art Space Tokyo

An intimate guide to the Tokyo art world

by Ashley Rawlings, Craig Mod ...

A guide to Tokyo via its art spaces!Art Space Tokyo introduces you to twelve of the best museum and galleries in the city. In doing so, the book also introduces you to ten Tokyo neighborhoods, unveiling the best restaurants, cafes and walks in each.Art Space Tokyo is the only companion you'll need to explore Tokyo like a native. ... Read more

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A guide to Tokyo via its art spaces!Art Space Tokyo introduces you to twelve of the best museum and galleries in the city. In doing so, the book also introduces you to ten Tokyo neighborhoods, unveiling the best restaurants, cafes and walks in each.Art Space Tokyo is the only companion you'll need to explore Tokyo like a native.
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Exceptional Watches

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by Clément Mazarian ...

'Behind a watch there are often hidden stories. Stories of those who made it and those who wore it. From the watchmaker to the diver, from the astronaut to the collector, from father to son - from buyer to thief even - a watch does not age. As it is handed on and, as it travels, from the Joux valley in Switzerland to the saleroom, from the depths of the ocean to the moon, and from the pages of a ... Read more

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'Behind a watch there are often hidden stories. Stories of those who made it and those who wore it. From the watchmaker to the diver, from the astronaut to the collector, from father to son - from buyer to thief even - a watch does not age. As it is handed on and, as it travels, from the Joux valley in Switzerland to the saleroom, from the depths of the ocean to the moon, and from the pages of a
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Getting Around Tokyo Pocket Atlas and Transportation Guide

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This pocket atlas and Japan travel guide is an indispensable tool for getting around Tokyo—whether as a first-time visitor, or a local resident.The travel book is conveniently divided into chapters that enable the user to know what to do on arriving at Narita or Haneda Airport, and then how to get into and around the city using all available means of public transport.Area maps for all the key ... Read more

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This pocket atlas and Japan travel guide is an indispensable tool for getting around Tokyo—whether as a first-time visitor, or a local resident.The travel book is conveniently divided into chapters that enable the user to know what to do on arriving at Narita or Haneda Airport, and then how to get into and around the city using all available means of public transport.Area maps for all the key
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