Roadside Japan
Roadside Japan
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Condition Notes: Dust jacket contains minor shelf wear.
Author(s): Kyoichi TsuzukiEdition: New Edition
Publication year: 2001
Publication date: 2001-01-01
Binding: Paperback
Language: English, Japanese
Publisher: Aspect Corp
ISBN: 9784757208339Ah, Japan! Beautiful temple gardens and cherry blossoms and Mt Fuji... But what's this giant Steel-Girder Frog doing here? And this Statue of Liberty? A "sex museum" shaped like a Maharaja's Palace? And what are we supposed to make of the World's Largest Bonsai spinning on an outdoor turntable?
Today's Japan may be picturesque, but not like you imagined. The country bubbles with iffy "theme parks," overblown "collections" and countless other absurd "attractions." Just head off in any direction from Tokyo and there's no telling what you'll find!
For four years now, writer-photographer Kyoichi Tsuzuki has been traveling the length of Japan in search of the miraculous for SPA! magazine. Collected here in one astounding volume are the pick of over 150 installments of his Chin Nihon Kiko "Roadside Japan" series.
A companion volume to his best-selling Tokyo Style, this deluxe edition is a must for those who know Japan well-maybe a little too well-and those just planning that dream vacation to the Land of the Surprising Sun.
You won't find these places on any Japan Travel Bureau-approved tourist calendar, but these are the dubious wonders you'll see today in Roadside Japan.
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Book Condition Scale
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Like New
This book is in excellent condition and appears to have been read only once. The pages are clean and unmarked, with no creases or stains. The binding remains firm and tight. There may be minimal signs of shelf wear on the cover or dust jacket, but overall, the book looks and feels nearly new.
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Very Good
This book has been read but remains in great condition. It does not look new, yet there is no obvious damage to the cover. Wear and tear are minimal. The pages are clean, free of highlighting or notes, though it may contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.
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Good
This book shows moderate to heavy signs of wear that can include creases, stains or tears. The cover may have minimal damage, and the binding remains intact with slight wear. The majority of pages are undamaged, though there may be some highlighting, underlining, or notes. It may also contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.
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Acceptable
This book shows significant wear, which may include tears, large stains, creases, loose pages, and heavy notes, underlining, or highlighting. The binding may be loose but remains intact. While it has noticeable imperfections, it is still a complete and readable copy. Any major defects will be clearly noted in the listing.
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As Is
This book is visibly worn and may be heavily soiled, scuffed, stained, or spotted. It may have loose joints, hinges, or pages, and some text or pages may be missing. Large tears and other significant defects may be present. While still a readable copy, it shows substantial signs of use. Any major flaws will be clearly noted in the listing.
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Dust Jacket Grading
(A) Excellent
The dust jacket is in excellent condition, may show the slightest signs of shelf wear, if any.(B) Good
Shows minor shelf wear, usually along edges and may have a few light stains.(C) Fair
Displays moderate shelf wear, including some noticeable small tears, creasing and/or stains.(D) Poor
Contains large tears, several creases, and/or heavy staining.(F) As Is
Shows significant wear and tear. Majority of dust jacket is torn or missing. May contain heavy staining.
