■ Half color pages, half two-color printing ■ The maps included are unusual and not often seen, making them interesting. (The following are personal impressions...) Is the depletion of resources (building materials, energy) since the Nara period one of the themes of this book? While "the declining birthrate and population decline are problems for modern Japan" is often said, this book argues that "population decline is a blessing," and it's interesting to see that perspective. Published April 28, 2015 "Koutarou Takemura's "Unraveling Japanese History from Topography"" Cooperation & Supervision: Koutarou Takemura Publisher: Takarajimasha Co., Ltd. Price: ¥1000 + tax #KoutarouTakemura #Takarajimasha #JapaneseHistory