The Changing Face Of Japan

Space-age skyscrapers and ancient temples sit side-by-side in the cities of Japan. In the countryside, high-tech bullet trains speed past rice paddies and untouched mountains. Although young people don't have the job security their parents did, they do have more freedom than ever before. They're choosing to work less, take longer holidays and spend more time with friends and family. Meet the people of Japan and learn about the diversity of their lives, from a radio presenter in Kyoto to a Buddhist monk in Nara.

'The Changing Face Of' series offers first-hand insight into how countries are changing to meet the challenges of the 21st Century. Each title is filled with information and statistics about key geographical themes. Specially commissioned interviews give you a real sense of how people view the past, present and future of their home country.