<DIV><p>One night, alone on a hilltop, a young boy is swept aboard a magical train bound for the Milky Way. A classic in Japan, this tender fable is a book of great wisdom, offering insight into the afterlife.</p><p>One of Japan's greatest storytellers, <b>Kenji Miyazawa</b> (1896–1933) was a teacher, author, poet, and scientist.</p></DIV>