Sleek skyscrapers, foreboding volcanoes, high-tech transportation systems, and a world-famous cuisine are all unforgettable aspects of a trip to Japan. If readers can't get there in person, this book, full of thought-provoking sidebars and fact boxes, is the next best thing. In fact, its comprehensive content delves into Japan's history, economy, and daily life, too. Beautiful photographs transport readers to the very heart of this unique and visually exciting country.