"Lake Country Microcosm: Japan Began in Shiga" Koichi Takatani / Sunrise Publishing Price: ¥1,320 This book presents a collection of lectures by Professor Koichi Takatani, who is deeply interested in how to design the space of the rich plains surrounding Lake Biwa and the mountains covered in deep forests as a microcosm where nature and humans coexist. ※ There are normal signs of use, such as slight soiling, scuffing, and minor wear on the corners and edges. This is a used book in good condition without significant damage. There are no markings. ■ Table of Contents Chapter 1: Lake Country Microcosm 1. The Concentric Structure of the Lake Country Microcosm 2. The Mountains Where the Gods Dwell Chapter 2: Plains with High Agricultural Productivity 1. Exceptionally High Land Productivity in Rice Cultivation 2. Particularly High Land Productivity in Japanese Rice Cultivation 3. The Strongest Rice-Growing Area, the Omi Basin Chapter 3: Lake Biwa, the Node of Information 1. Lake Biwa in the Archaeological Period 2. The First Dynasty of Japan, the Omi Dynasty 3. Information Networks in the Early Modern Period 4. Lake Biwa from the Late Early Modern Period to the Modern Period Chapter 4: Strong Territorial Bonds 1. Japanese Rural Villages and Farmers 2. The Early Appearance of Sōson (Self-Governing Villages) 3. Irrigation Further Strengthened the Bonds 4. Territorial Societies under the Shogunate System Chapter 5: Omi Merchants 1. Omi Merchants in the Medieval Period 2. Omi Merchants in the Edo Period 3. People Who Were Active from the End of the Edo Period to the Showa Period 4. Omi Merchants, Typical of Shiga Prefecture 5. Omi People with Comprehensive Abilities Chapter 6: A Climate of Security and Understanding 1. Understanding 2. My Writing Chapter 7: History of Lake Biwa Utilization 1. Lake Biwa in Ancient Times 2. Lake Biwa Utilization in the Medieval Period 3. Lake Biwa in the Edo Period 4. Lake Biwa from the End of the Edo Period onwards Chapter 8: Comprehensive Development of Lake Biwa 1. Prehistory of Development 2. Water Use Faction and Flood Control Faction 3. Approaching the Comprehensive Development of Lake Biwa 4. Development Projects and Their Subsequent Successes and Failures Chapter 9: Seeking a "Beautiful Lake Country" 1. The Beautiful Lake Country Microcosm 2. Who is at the Center? 3. Aiming for a Beautiful Lake Country 【For Management】 329JR1715b Thickness 1.2"