★ There is light staining on the top and bottom edges of the book. The cover has some scuffing and edge damage, but the inside is in good condition with little signs of use. We will take waterproof measures and ship it quickly and carefully. --- "Unbeaten Tracks in Japan, Volume 1" Keiko Tokioka / Isabella Bird Price: ¥1500 + tax In 1878, Isabella Bird, a British woman who landed in Yokohama, embarked on a journey to traverse the inland route between Tokyo and Hakodate, which was unexplored by Westerners, as the beginning of her travels in Japan. During her arduous journey, she wrote to her sister in her home country about her observations and impressions of Japan. This is a travelogue of northern Japan, vividly depicting the culture, customs, and nature of Tohoku and Hokkaido shortly after the Meiji Restoration, through the keen eyes of a great traveler who had traveled the world. This new translation is a complete translation of the first edition of the original text. All illustrations are also included. "In April 1878, I left my home country and, being advised to recover my health by a method that had previously been effective, decided to visit Japan. I was attracted by the conviction that Japan had many novel things and would be of endless interest, rather than by the wonderful climate. This is very essential for a person who is convalescing alone, and it brings enjoyment and the recovery of health. I was disappointed with the climate. However, although Japan was not a country to be enchanted by, but rather a subject of study, my interest far exceeded my expectations. This book is not a "book about Japan," but a story of a journey I took in Japan, and an attempt to contribute something to the expansion of knowledge about the current state of Japan." (From the "Preface") #KeikoTokioka #Keiko_Tokioka #IsabellaBird #book #Geography/TravelGuide