CHARLES WHIPPLE is the author of the novel Vulture Gold, as well as
of four books in Japanese. His articles on Japan and things
Japanese have appeared in magazines and newspapers in more than a
dozen countries. Born in Arizona, he studied Japanese history at
the University of Hawaii. He has lived in Japan for over thirty
years.
Former Prime Minister MORIHIRO HOSOKAWA has written the
Foreword, in which he considers the unique qualities of the
Japanese spirit that have produced such a rich cultural panorama. A
wonderful primer for potential travelers, a cherished souvenir of a
visit, Seeing Japan is a must for anyone with an interest in the
country.
"This is a fantastic companion and guide to the best attractions,
for the traveller who wishes to discover Japan for the first time,
and perhaps several times after that. It's a true gem, a must-have
for the traveller, for anyone planning to live in Japan or to
reminisce about a visit to the country. Having lived in Japan, I
found this unique book the best I have encountered on what to see
in Japan and on the country's essence." --BookLoons.com
..".Among the best of the genre and fairly priced." --Library
Journal
"Crammed with photographs, each book provides readers with sound
bites of information written by an eminent foreign resident of
Japan, a foreword by a distinguished Japanese, various short
essays, and a map and chronology chart on the inside cover." --The
Japan Times
"This is a fantastic companion and guide to the best attractions,
for the traveller who wishes to discover Japan for the first time,
and perhaps several times after that. It's a true gem, a must-have
for the traveller, for anyone planning to live in Japan or to
reminisce about a visit to the country. Having lived in Japan, I
found this unique book the best I have encountered on what to see
in Japan and on the country's essence." -BookLoons.com
."..Among the best of the genre and fairly priced." -Library
Journal
"Crammed with photographs, each book provides readers with sound
bites of information written by an eminent foreign resident of
Japan, a foreword by a distinguished Japanese, various short
essays, and a map and chronology chart on the inside cover." -The
Japan Times
"This is a fantastic companion and guide to the best attractions,
for the traveller who wishes to discover Japan for the first time,
and perhaps several times after that. It's a true gem, a must-have
for the traveller, for anyone planning to live in Japan or to
reminisce about a visit to the country. Having lived in Japan, I
found this unique book the best I have encountered on what to see
in Japan and on the country's essence." -BookLoons.com
.,."Among the best of the genre and fairly priced." -Library
Journal
"Crammed with photographs, each book provides readers with sound
bites of information written by an eminent foreign resident of
Japan, a foreword by a distinguished Japanese, various short
essays, and a map and chronology chart on the inside cover." -The
Japan Times
"This is a fantastic companion and guide to the best attractions,
for the traveller who wishes to discover Japan for the first time,
and perhaps several times after that. It's a true gem, a must-have
for the traveller, for anyone planning to live in Japan or to
reminisce about a visit to the
country. Having lived in Japan, I found this unique book the best I
have encountered on what to see in Japan and on the country's
essence." -BookLoons.com
, .."Among the best of the genre and fairly priced." -Library
Journal
"Crammed with photographs, each book provides readers with sound
bites of information written by an eminent foreign resident of
Japan, a foreword by a distinguished Japanese, various short
essays, and a map and chronology chart on the inside cover." -The
Japan Times
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