"Unraveling Japanese History Through Topography" Why did Kyoto become the capital of Japan? Why did Yoritomo establish the shogunate in the narrow, small town of Kamakura? Why did Ieyasu immediately return to Edo after the victory at Sekigahara? An author with a deep knowledge of Japan's "topography" unravels various mysteries of Japanese history from a unique perspective not found in history experts. This book offers intellectual excitement that overturns preconceived notions about history and the thrill of solving a mystery at the same time. Revised and re-edited from "Land Civilization" and "Fortunate Civilization." "Unraveling Japanese History Through Topography" Civilization and Culture Edition An author with a deep knowledge of Japan's "topography" and "climate" unravels various mysteries of Japanese history, civilization, and culture from a unique perspective not found in humanities and social science experts. Like the bestseller "Unraveling Japanese History Through 'Topography'," this book offers intellectual excitement that overturns established theories and the thrill of solving a mystery at the same time. The "Special Edition (Chapters 17 and 18)" which tackles the mystery of the construction of the pyramids of ancient Egypt is also a must-read. Original paperback. "Unraveling Japanese History Through Topography" Environment and Ethnic Groups Edition What was the "original landscape" of Nobunaga, who built the unprecedented Azuchi Castle? Why is Ieyasu's final residence, Sunpu, "identical to Kamakura"? Why was rice cultivation "harsh" for the Japanese in the past? This book is the third installment of the bestseller, where the author focuses on Japan's "topography and climate" and sheds new light on historical mysteries. This is a collection that unravels the secrets of the "environment and ethnic groups" that have sustained Japanese civilization for thousands of years, from the "topography"! Original paperback. Set of 3 books"