This item is from my home collection. The contents are in excellent condition, but being old, there is some slight yellowing and age-related wear on the cover, obi (paper band), and inside cover. As shown in the images, there is some slight yellowing and a slight warp when viewed from above. We appreciate your understanding. Travelers of Edo: 30 Journeys from Daimyo to Fugitives by Senpa Takahashi The journeys of Basho and "The Narrow Road to the Deep North," Buson and his haikai and paintings, Jippensha Ikku and his pilgrimage to Chichibu, Ino Tadataka and his survey of Ezo... Tracing the footsteps of travelers from the Edo period, including literary figures, samurai, townspeople, and farmers. Travel became entertainment for the first time in the Edo period! From Basho's travels to the wedding journey of Princess Kazu, tracing the footsteps of various travelers, including literary figures, samurai, townspeople, and farmers. This book allows you to experience the reality and richness of travel on foot, including lodging fees, food expenses, and transportation costs. Let's travel! Like the people of Edo. Tracing the footsteps of travelers, including literary figures like Basho and Ino Tadataka, as well as samurai, townspeople, and farmers. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Travel in the Edo Period Chapter 2: Journeys of Literary Figures Chapter 3: Journeys of Seeking the Way Chapter 4: Journeys of Scholars Chapter 5: Journeys of Women Chapter 6: Journeys for Work Chapter 7: Journeys of Foreigners Chapter 8: Various Journeys From Reviews: Examples of travel from all walks of life in Edo 15 out of 30 groups are people whose names I know. Indeed, an introduction to journeys from daimyo to fugitives. I knew that Shoin traveled for national defense because I had seen a monument in the Tsugaru Peninsula. I have read parts of Tachibana Nankei's "Journey to the West," but I have never read any other travel diaries. I didn't know that Alcock climbed Mount Fuji. I wanted to research a bit about travel from the past and read this. It was interesting to see that there were so many different forms of travel. Compared to now, they were certainly strong walkers, and when I looked at the distances they walked in a day, it was truly amazing. No way I could do that (lol)