A travel book packed with expert advice on the best way to get around Japan by train, including day trips, multi-day train journeys and themed itineraries for crafty folk, foodies and pop culture fanatics on 'joyful' trains. Platform-hop around Tokyo and Kyoto, or whizz away on the shinkansen bullet train. Do a lap of the islands to get a feel for the country - then do it again in cherry blossom season or when the mountains are blanketed in snow. Includes curated advice, useful tips and photography throughout.