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by Paul Hunt (Author) "At the beginnings of history in the Middle East, the people called the East "Asu," meaning sunrise, and the West "Eleb," meaning sunset..." (more)
Key Phrases: North Alps, Japan Sea, South Alps (more...)
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The 35 hikes featured in this guide lead to some of the most beautiful, unspoiled scenery in Japan. The book offers history, maps and points of geological and ornithological interest.

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  • Paperback: 208 pages
  • Publisher: Kodansha America; 1st edition (November 1988)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0870118935
  • ISBN-13: 978-0870118937
  • Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 5.1 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #641,246 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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North Alps, Japan Sea, South Alps, Akan Kohan, Fossa Magna, Pacific Ocean, Ura Bandai, Kii Peninsula, Hakone Yumoto, Lake Ashi-no-ko, Kanto Plain, Lake Towada-ko, Daisetsu-zan National Park, Lake Shikotsu-ko, North Pacific, Akan Fuji, Nikko National Park, Ueno Station, Iwaobetsu Onsen, Shinjuku Station, Shirogane Onsen, Tsuchi Goya, Azusagawa River, Japan Alps, Komagane Kbgen
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5.0 out of 5 stars ****Outstanding****, June 7, 1999
By John H Collins (Misawa Air Base Japan) - See all my reviews
Being in the military and stationed in Japan can be troublesome to say the least. Especially when it comes to getting around outside of the local area and doing things that you love to do like hiking, backpacking, and camping. Paul's book really packs a lot into a small book that you can stick in your pack without taking up much room. I was estatic to find someone who talked about Northern Japan, where I am stationed. The "back country" of Japan is often overlooked especially the Northern region. Paul really enlighten's readers about what to do and what not to do while in this beautiful, yet geologically unstable country. There is nothing like going to a Japanese Onsen, hot bath, after a long day of hiking to soothe the body and Paul has illustrated the location of many of these fountains of youth. Maybe Paul can muster up the time and energy to write a new edition of this must have for Japanese travelers. I will recommend this book to all my hiking buddies, Japanese and American!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book - best-to-date for foreigners in Japan!, November 29, 1998
By john.payne@kyowa.co.jp (Tsukuba/Tsuchiura/Abiko, Japan) - See all my reviews
Paul Hunt has given everyone interested in hiking within Japan an excellent source for information! His selection of walks within the book is from basic to advanced, all producing fantastic scenery and something of the essence of living/hiking in Japan. There is a walk for everyone within this very handy and well-researched book. Even though it may seem out of date (being 10 years old now), it is not. The information is still extremely accurate. I have used his book for my own hiking and for a hiking club I started in Japan - the TSUKUBA WALKING AND MOUNTAINEERING CLUB. If you are coming or in Japan already, and are interested in hiking, then I`d recommend for you to buy this book.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Indispensable!, July 21, 2000
Mr. Hunt created an invaluable, highly accurate book twelve years ago. I have used it for five.

The author provides you with trails for the occasional day-tripper to very long, difficult treks for the more experienced backpackers. Not only does he tell you how to access each region covered, but also provides numbers for local lodging and tourist information offices.

This book is an absolute must for any foreign hiker in Japan and while I've found myself (after a particularly brutal 16 mile hike) saying, "This is only a +++ difficulty rating? " I quickly apologized for blasphemizing this "bible".

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Fine Guide
I've been living in Japan for many years and have done all or part of most of the hikes in this book. Read more
Published 22 months ago by D. Cherepuschak

1.0 out of 5 stars Very, very outdated
I first moved to Japan in 1991 and I picked this book up back then, when it was the only English-language option. Read more
Published on April 22, 2007 by Arapiles

3.0 out of 5 stars A little cheap
No pictures, and the maps are very basic. Was hoping for a little more comparison of the hikes...you really won't know what you're hiking until you're out there.
Published on September 6, 2005 by Roger Lowther

3.0 out of 5 stars Only focuses on MAJOR hikes
I thought this book could be more comprehensive. It certainly covers a lot but focuses mostly on the major trails that are often crowded during the 'official climbing season'. Read more
Published on January 8, 2002 by JAMES SCOTT HUTCHISON

5.0 out of 5 stars author speaks
"Hiking in Japan" was first published in 1988, it was substantially updated in the mid-1990s. Read more
Published on November 26, 2000 by paul edward hunt

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