Japan at Nature’s Edge is a timely collection of essays that explores the relationship between Japan’s history, culture, and physical environment. It greatl
Elegant representations of nature and the four seasons populate a wide range of Japanese genres and media—from poetry and screen painting to tea ceremonies, f
While not all natural disasters can be avoided, their impact on a population can be mitigated through effective planning and preparedness. These are the lessons
The definitive--and by far the most popular--guide to the therapeutic Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku, or the art and science of how trees can promote health
Environment, Modernization and Development in East Asia critically examines modernization's long-term environmental history. It suggests new frameworks for unde