"Over the long course of Japan's history, its people profited from their rich natural environment while simultaneously facing significant environmental challeng

Over the long course of Japan's history, its people profited from their rich natural environment while simultaneously facing significant environmental challenge

A comprehensive analysis of the various terrestrial natural landscapes and habitats within Japan, and the efforts to sustain and conserve them and sustain lands

"As befits the topic, this beautifully packaged, wonderfully illustrated, interdisciplinary resource has more than 1200 entries written by specialists. A helpfu

A comprehensive, richly illustrated guide to Japan’s astonishing animals and plants—and the natural forces that have shaped them This richly illustrated gui