Lonely Planet Country Guides offer: - The complete, practical country guides for independent travellers- Detailed Getting Started and Itineraries chapters foreffortless planning- Inspirational full-colour Highlights sections showcasethe country's must-see sights- Easy-to-use grid-referenced maps with cross references to the text- Insightful new History, Culture, Food and Environment chapters by specialist contributorsJapan- The most detailed map coverage of any guide to Japan- Japanese script and descriptive directional information to help readers find their way to every point of interest- Lead author is a long-term Kyoto resident, Japanese arts and food expert- The only guide to fully cover Hokkaido, Okinawa, Amami-Oshima and Yoron-to