By Jiro Kanamatsu. Limited Editions: "Kurobe" and "Zoku Kurobe" (Kurobe Continued). He pioneered "Sawa-nobori," a form of mountaineering unique to Japan, which involves climbing up streams. He explored the Kurobe Gorge during the Taisho era and is known as the "Father of the Kurobe Gorge." It is said that he climbed almost all the streams in the Kurobe Gorge. Published by: Meicho Kankokai (Famous Books Publishing Association) Kurobe: Published April 15, 1965 Zoku Kurobe: Published January 15, 1966 Comes in a double box. The outer box has some yellowing. Thank you for looking.