Walking the Kiso Road - by William Scott Wilson (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"Step back into old Japan in this fascinating travelogue of the famous Kiso Road, an ancient route used by samurai and warlords, which remains much the same today as it did hundreds of years ago. Travel with William Scott Wilson, esteemed translator of samurai philosophy, along Japan's famous Kiso Road (Kisoji in Japanese), an ancient and historic route that runs from north to south through the Kiso Valley in the Japanese Alps. The road was officially established in 1602, but ancient records show that it has been in use since at least 701, probably by merchants and hunters. In the seventeenth century, the road was a route for the daimyo (warlords) to travel on their biennial trips--along with their samurai and porters--to the new capital of Edo (now Tokyo). The natural beauty of the route is renowned--and famously inspired a series of woodblock prints by the artist Hiroshige. Walking the Kiso Road is a window into old Japan, and Wilson shares its rich history and lore, literary and artistic significance, cuisine and architecture. Wilson is a delightful and expert guide. His storytelling ability; vast knowledge of Japanese history, literature, and culture; and warm and readable writing style make this a book that will be treasured as much by armchair travelers as by tourists"--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>Step back into old Japan with this fascinating travelogue of the famous Kiso Road, an ancient route used by samurai and warlords</b> <p/> The <i>Kisoji</i>, which runs through the Kiso Valley in the Japanese Alps, has been in use since at least 701 C.E. In the seventeenth century, it was the route that the <i>daimyo</i> (warlords) used for their biennial trips--along with their samurai and porters--to the new capital of Edo (now Tokyo). The natural beauty of the route is renowned--and famously inspired the landscapes of Hiroshige, as well as the work of many other artists and writers. <p/> William Scott Wilson, esteemed translator of samurai philosophy, has walked the road several times and is a delightful and expert guide to this popular tourist destination; he shares its rich history and lore, literary and artistic significance, cuisine and architecture, as well as his own experiences.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"A gemlike book, brimming with sharp insights on the way Japan's ancient past continues to inform its present. . . . A carefully observed and sagacious travelogue."--<i>New York Times Book Review</i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>WILLIAM SCOTT WILSON is the foremost translator into English of traditional Japanese texts on samurai culture. His best-selling translations include <i>Hagakure</i>, <i>The Book of Five Rings</i>, and <i>Taiko</i>. He is also the author of <i>The Lone Samurai</i>, a biography of the legendary samurai Miyamoto Musashi, and <i>The One Taste of Truth</i>, on the history of tea and Zen.
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