This is an essay collection, "Kawa o Kudatte Tokai no Naka e" (Down the River, Into the City), by Tomo Usui Noda, a writer who led the Japanese canoeing world and influenced many outdoorsmen. This is a valuable first edition (first printing) published in 1988 by Shogakukan's BE-PAL BOOKS. The writings, chronicling travels on Japanese and world rivers, are not just travelogues, but also teach us about a free way of life and how to relate to nature. Many beautiful photographs by Hideaki Sato and others are included, allowing the reader to feel as if they are traveling while experiencing the atmosphere of the time. This book is recommended for those who love camping and canoeing, as well as for those who want to take a break from their daily lives and touch the richness of nature. I am selling this book to organize my bookshelves. As it is an out-of-print old book, I hope to sell it to fans of Tomo Usui Noda and those who miss the atmosphere of BE-PAL from that time. 【Condition】 This is an old book from over 30 years ago. There are signs of wear and tear on the cover and yellowing of the pages due to aging, but there are no problems with reading. Please check the condition in the photos. 【Shipping】 I will carefully pack it with cushioning material and ship it. Please consider this item with the understanding that it is a used book. #TomoUsuiNoda #BEPAL #Bipal #Canoe #Kayak #Outdoor #Essay #Travelogue #OldBook #Shogakukan #80s #Nonfiction #Nature #Camping #SoloCamping