Synopses & Reviews
From brash, vibrant Tokyo to bustling, haughty Kyoto and serene, cultured Nara, the Cadogan Guide to Japan's capital cities, past and present, reveals the legends and legacies of their courtly pasts. Partying in neon-lit Tokyo, contemplating Zen in Kyoto's rock gardens, or exploring the world's largest and oldest wooden temples in Nara, the witty, informative commentary unlocks the mysteries of this complex land. (5 3/4 x 8 1/4', 320 pages, maps, illustrations)