60 documented tourist scams across 9 Japanese cities — drawn from traveler reports, embassy advisories, and local police warnings. You'll learn the exact scripts scammers use, the red flags that give them away, and the moves that shut them down.
A preview of what's documented — scripts, red flags, and the moves that shut each scam down.
Every scam in the book gets a four-panel comic. A sneak peek of two of the 60:
From Tokyo nightlife to Nara's deer shakedown to Okinawa dive shops — full coverage of where travelers actually get caught out.
We've indexed 1,587 Reddit-backed travel guides and documented 200+ scams across 110 countries. The Travel Safety Series is that work, edited down into pocket-sized guides you can read on the flight over.
Every scam is drawn from real traveler reports on r/JapanTravel and r/JapanTravelTips, plus embassy advisories and Tokyo Metropolitan Police warnings — cross-checked, not copied from generic guidebook warnings.
You get the exact opening lines scammers use, the specific red flags that give them away, and the words that shut them down — not "be careful at night."
Scams evolve. We re-research and update each book every year — buy once, re-download future editions from your Amazon library.
"What the guidebooks won't tell you."
Japan is the first of 15 flagship titles. Each country gets the same treatment — real traveler stories, exact scripts, annual updates.
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Quick answers about the book, pricing, and updates.
Kindle eBook — readable on any phone, tablet, or computer with the free Kindle app, as well as on any Kindle device.
Approximately 80 pages — pocket-sized by design, written to be read in a single sitting on your flight over.
$4.99 USD on Amazon Kindle. Price varies slightly by Amazon region.
Yes — we re-research and update each book annually as scams evolve. Buy once, re-download future editions from your Amazon library at no extra cost.
Yes. Amazon's standard Kindle refund policy applies — you have 7 days from purchase to return for a full refund, no questions asked.
From verified Amazon readers of Japan: Tourist Scams 2026.
"As a two-year solo backpacker, I can tell you encountering scams is part of traveling. This book is an absolute must read before heading to Japan."
"What sets it apart is the inclusion of exact Japanese phrases you can use in real situations — something I've never seen done this effectively before. It's practical, empowering, and incredibly well-researched."
"The combination of real scam cases and exact Japanese phrases makes it stand out from other travel books. You're not just warned, you're equipped to respond."
60 scams, 9 cities, the exact scripts and exit phrases you need. $4.99 — read it on the flight over.