Autumn In Tokyo: Japan At Its Best

Above, nearly bare trees at the flood control canal next to Toho Studios. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Last month, I ran a promotion for autumn Japan travel by offering The Monster Movie Fan's Guide To Japan at a 20% discount off the cover price.

WNEM-TV Channel 5 has an article on visiting Japan during the autumn season.

Their article reads in part:

Many travelers, from first-timers to old-hand Japanophiles, consider the autumn months the single best time to visit Japan. The punishing heat and humidity of summer have burned away, and there's no threat of drenching rains. But for locals, there are two more important reasons to welcome fall: koyo and shun-no-aji -- the "changing of the leaves" and the "flavors of the season." While spring cherry-blossom viewing parties are better known, Japanese treat the changing of the leaves with equal reverence, particularly in places where they form a beautiful backdrop for temples and shrines. In the Tokyo area, the leaves generally begin to change in late October, with colors peaking in mid-November and lasting until early December.

Above, Shibuya in late-October. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

I have visited Japan three times during the autumn season (2001, 2005 and 2010) and I have to agree that the autumn months are some of the best times to visit Japan. I also feel that the spring season is a great time to visit. The temperatures during both seasons make for a pleasant vacation and there are fewer tourist crowds at major attractions. Also, prices for airfares and lodging are lower during these months.

To read the full article, go here.

Monster Japan Travel Guide Discount Extended One Day! (Thanks To Christopher Columbus)

Oops! I forgot that today is Columbus Day and there's no mail delivery or pick-up!

So I am extending to tomorrow the 20% autumn travel discount (when mail service resumes) of The Monster Movie Fan's Guide To Japan.

Orders postmarked October 11 will have the discount honored!

"The Monster Movie Fan's Guide To Japan" Autumn Discount Begins Today!

Above, Miki Hayashi with "The Monster Movie Fan's Guide To Japan." Photo by Armand Vaquer.

The special autumn 20% discount of The Monster Movie Fan's Guide To Japan starts today.

From today to October 10 (which is Japan's Sports and Fitness Day), the travel guide tailored to Japanese monster movie fans is available at 20% off the cover price. That's a $3.00 savings per copy!

Autumn is a great time of the year to visit Japan.

For details on getting The Monster Movie Fan's Guide To Japan, go here.

Monster Japan Travel Guide Autumn Discount

Summer vacation season is over. But people wanting to visit Japan can still enjoy a holiday vacation.

Autumn is one of the most enjoyable seasons to visit Japan with fall colors adding to the country's beauty. The heat and humidity of the Japanese summer are gone and more moderate temperatures makes an autumn visit a pleasant experience. Also, there are fewer crowds at the more popular tourist attractions and bargains in airfares and accommodations can be obtained.

Fans of Japanese science-fiction and fantasy movies can also take advantage of the fall discount of "The Monster Movie Fan's Guide To Japan." From the first day of autumn, September 23 (celebrated in Japan as Autumnal Equinox Day) to October 10, which is Sports and Fitness Day in Japan, "The Monster Movie Fan's Guide To Japan" can be purchased at 20% off the cover price. Instead of $15.00 per copy, it will be available for $12.00 per copy, plus $2.00 shipping and handling for a total of $14.00 USD. That's a $3.00 savings per copy!

Orders postmarked from September 23 up to and including October 10 are entitled to the discount. This offer is only available direct from the guide's author, Armand Vaquer, and not through ComiXpress.com.

To order, send your check or money order payable to Armand Vaquer at 18618 Collins Street, #105, Tarzana, California 91356.