The electric chaos of Tokyo or the tranquil wilderness of Hokkaido? Osaka`s street culture or Kyoto`s shrines and Zen gardens? From Ginza`s bright lights to the 88 temples of Shikoku, with this guide and a bullet train you can see it all. Japanese script throughout; extensive menu glossary covering all styles of Japanese cuisine; wide range of sleeping options from opulent ryokan to capsule hotels; over 150 maps, most with Japanese script to aid navigation; illustrated special section on art and architecture; language chapter to help you tell your setto from your sento. 44 pp colour, 154 maps