An updated and revised edition aiming to provide the most thorough coverage of Japan. Each travel section is tailored for the region. In rural areas, the author reports on festivals, parks, botanical gardens, walking tours, hot springs, lakeside resorts, mountain treks, fishing villages and local markets. In Tokyo and other cities, the author divides the city into neighbourhoods, detailing what to do and see in each. He also gives precise information on public transport. The appendix includes tips for understanding and learning Japanese, and a place-name index.