A Birder's Guide to Japan

By Jane Washburn Robinson

Book Overview

Makes the birds of Japan accessible to birdwatchers of the world who cannot read or understand the Japanese language. The book complements the "Field Guide to the Birds of Japan", published in 1982 by the Wild Bird Society of Japan. Robinson has selected what she considers the best birding areas in Japan, along with places where scarce or highly local species may be found. She also provides practical information about birding in Japan, including places to stay near good birding areas and advice on what to do about food. Includes maps of birding sites.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0934797021
• ISBN13: 9780934797023
• Release Date: January 1988
• Publisher: Cornell Univ Pr
• Length: 358 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.8" x 0.8" x 5.5"

Customer Reviews

Good Guide to Birding Sites of Japan

This book gives detailed coverage to birdwatching sites in most of Japan, particularly Hokkaido and Honshu. Kyushu and the southern islands (Amami, Okinawa, Ryukyu) also receive decent coverage, but lovely, off-the-beaten-track Shikoku is completely overlooked for some reason.Apart from the usual info on species, trails, access and acccomodation, there is a lengthy chapter on coping with Japanese culture.Despite the fact that it was published years ago, I would certainly recommend taking it, as Japan is probably the most stable country in Asia, where even prices have changed very little over the years.