This was published by the Japan Order of Culture Foundation. It is a book compiling life lessons, famous quotes, and words to be passed down to future generations from 585 recipients of orders, educators, and others. (Hokkaido to Tokyo Edition) Approximately 26cm tall Approximately 37cm wide Approximately 5cm thick Approximately 5kg in weight It is quite sturdy and heavy. Published June 2001 Price: 68,000 yen #OrderOfMerit #WordsForPosterity #20thCenturyCommemorativePublication #JapanOrderOfCulturePublishingAssociation #2001 #JapanOrderOfCultureFoundation #HokkaidoToTokyo #LifeLessons