The Nagano Olympics and bargain yen have made Japan the place to be for independent travelers. The Rough Guide covers all the places you"ve been yearning to see, from frenetic Tokyo to the sacred temples of Kyoto and Nara, then goes off the beaten path to capture the chilly winds of Hokkaido and the tropical breezes of Okinawa. It also features thousands of critical reviews of accommodations, restaurants, and nightlife for all budgets, and informed coverage of contemporary Japanese society and popular culture.