If I had to defend the position that fiction inspires travel, I admit that tourist guides can certainly be a valuable resource, especially when on the ground without internet.
However, a fair reading of the current situation reveals that they are not an essential component of the initial choice of destination.
The initial inspiration from a film for a trip to Japan, for example, more often leads to research on TikTok or Instagram than to the immediate purchase of a paper guide.
These tools often become relevant after the decision, for detailed planning or once the adventure has started, where disconnection makes their utility undeniable.