With work on Revolver just completed, The Beatles played their first ever dates in Asia in late June 1966. By that time they had grown weary of the rigours and confinements of touring, but Japan was a novelty they were looking forward to. Despite finding their visit uncomfortably regimented, their shows at the hallowed Budokan were a great success, and filmed for broadcast on Nippon Television. They are presented in full on this new release together with detailed background notes and rare images.