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Climbing a Few of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains — Paperback Editions

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Vol. 1    Vol. 2    Vol. 3    Vol. 4    Vol. 5    Vol. 6    Vol. 7    Vol. 8    Vol. 9    Vol. 10    Vol. 11    Vol. 12    Vol. 13   


What is the purpose of this series of books? It is to show you, in photographs, some of the astounding sights and scenery we have seen while climbing the mountains included herein. At this time we have climbed 14 of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains. The ones we have climbed are: 1) Mt. Daisetsu (2,290 m) = Mt. Asahidake; 2) Mt. Chokai (2,236 m); 3) Mt. Gassan (1,984 m); 4) Mt. Hakkoda (1,584 m); 5) Mt. Zao (1,841 m); 6) Mt. Kumotori (2,017 m); 7) Mt. Kusatsu-Shirane (2,171 m); 8) Mt. Shibutsu (2,228 m); 9) Mt. Kiso-Komagatake (2,956 m); 10) Mt. Kitadake (North Peak) (3,192 m); 11) Mt. Mizugaki (2,230 m); 12) Mt. Shiroumadake (2,932 m); 13) Mt. Tateyama (3,015 m); and 14) Mt. Yatsugatake (2,899 m).

Volume 1: Mt. Daisetsu (Mt. Asahidake)
日本百名山 - 大雪山 (旭岳)


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Climbing a Few of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains - Volume 1: Mt. Daisetsu (Mt. Asahidake)
© 2014 Daniel H. Wieczorek & Kazuya Numazawa
Publication Date: December 5, 2013
ISBN/EAN13: 1493777203 / 9781493777204
Page Count: 66; Binding Type: US Trade Paperback
Trim Size: 8 inches x 10 inches (20.3 cm. x 25.4 cm.)
Language: English; Color: Full Color with Bleed
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This volume includes only Mt. Daisetsu (Mt. Asahidake) in Hokkaido, Japan. About 63 photos.
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HERE is a PDF file of the paperback edition of this book (new window). It is 3.93 MB in size. It's COMPLETE, but Watermarked, secured against printing and PDF'd at the lowest possible quality - all in an attempt to prevent theft. I suggest that you right click on the link and select "Save Link As". Then after it's downloaded to your Hard Drive in a place where you can find it again, open it in Adobe Reader - version 9 or later (very important - it most likely will not open in a version earlier than 9).
    N.B. When you view the file in Adobe Acrobat please go to the "View" Menu Item and select "Page Display", "Two-Up" and also "Show Cover Page During Two Up". This will allow you to view it as it will appear in print - with odd numbered pages on the right side and even numbered pages on the left.



Volume 2: Mt. Chokai (Choukai)
日本百名山 - 鳥海山


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Climbing a Few of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains - Volume 2: Mt. Chokai (Choukai)
© 2014 Daniel H. Wieczorek & Kazuya Numazawa
Publication Date: December 8, 2013
ISBN/EAN13: 1494368404 / 9781494368401
Page Count: 72; Binding Type: US Trade Paperback
Trim Size: 8 inches x 10 inches (20.3 cm. x 25.4 cm.)
Language: English; Color: Full Color with Bleed
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This volume includes only Mt. Chokai (Choukai), in the Tohoku Region of Japan. About 70 photos.
     Link to Details Page for Laminated Hardcover Edition of Volume 2 (new window).

HERE is a PDF file of the paperback edition of this book (new window). It is 4.21 MB in size. It's COMPLETE, but Watermarked, secured against printing and PDF'd at the lowest possible quality - all in an attempt to prevent theft. I suggest that you right click on the link and select "Save Link As". Then after it's downloaded to your Hard Drive in a place where you can find it again, open it in Adobe Reader - version 9 or later (very important - it most likely will not open in a version earlier than 9).
    N.B. When you view the file in Adobe Acrobat please go to the "View" Menu Item and select "Page Display", "Two-Up" and also "Show Cover Page During Two Up". This will allow you to view it as it will appear in print - with odd numbered pages on the right side and even numbered pages on the left.



Volume 3: Mt. Gassan
日本百名山 - 月山


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Climbing a Few of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains - Volume 3: Mt. Gassan
© 2014 Daniel H. Wieczorek & Kazuya Numazawa
Publication Date: January 4, 2014
ISBN/EAN13: 149487217X / 9781494872175
Page Count: 70; Binding Type: US Trade Paperback
Trim Size: 8 inches x 10 inches (20.3 cm. x 25.4 cm.)
Language: English; Color: Full Color with Bleed
   Link to Amazon.com sales page - Paperback and Kindle Editions (new window).

   Link to Amazon.com sales page - Hardcover Edition (new window).

This volume includes only Mt. Gassan, in the Tohoku Region of Japan. About 64 photos.
     Link to Details Page for Laminated Hardcover Edition of Volume 3 (new window).

HERE is a PDF file of the paperback edition of this book (new window). It is 3.88 MB in size. It's COMPLETE, but Watermarked, secured against printing and PDF'd at the lowest possible quality - all in an attempt to prevent theft. I suggest that you right click on the link and select "Save Link As". Then after it's downloaded to your Hard Drive in a place where you can find it again, open it in Adobe Reader - version 9 or later (very important - it most likely will not open in a version earlier than 9).
    N.B. When you view the file in Adobe Acrobat please go to the "View" Menu Item and select "Page Display", "Two-Up" and also "Show Cover Page During Two Up". This will allow you to view it as it will appear in print - with odd numbered pages on the right side and even numbered pages on the left.



Volume 4: Mt. Hakkoda & Mt. Zao
日本百名山 - 八甲田山 & 蔵王山


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Climbing a Few of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains - Volume 4: Mt. Hakkoda & Mt. Zao
© 2014 Daniel H. Wieczorek & Kazuya Numazawa
Publication Date: January 31, 2014
ISBN/EAN13: 1495396568 / 9781495396564
Page Count: 88; Binding Type: US Trade Paperback
Trim Size: 8 inches x 10 inches (20.3 cm. x 25.4 cm.)
Language: English; Color: Full Color with Bleed
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This volume includes Mt. Hakkoda & Mt. Zao, in the Tohoku Region of Japan. About 78 photos.
     Link to Details Page for Laminated Hardcover Edition of Volume 4 (new window).

HERE is a PDF file of the paperback edition of this book (new window). It is 5.7 MB in size. It's COMPLETE, but Watermarked, secured against printing and PDF'd at the lowest possible quality - all in an attempt to prevent theft. I suggest that you right click on the link and select "Save Link As". Then after it's downloaded to your Hard Drive in a place where you can find it again, open it in Adobe Reader - version 9 or later (very important - it most likely will not open in a version earlier than 9).
    N.B. When you view the file in Adobe Acrobat please go to the "View" Menu Item and select "Page Display", "Two-Up" and also "Show Cover Page During Two Up". This will allow you to view it as it will appear in print - with odd numbered pages on the right side and even numbered pages on the left.



Volume 5: Mt. Kumotori
日本百名山 - 雲取山


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Climbing a Few of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains - Volume 5: Mt. Kumotori
© 2014 Daniel H. Wieczorek & Kazuya Numazawa
Publication Date: February 17, 2014
ISBN/EAN13: 1495980529 / 9781495980527
Page Count: 84; Binding Type: US Trade Paperback
Trim Size: 8 inches x 10 inches (20.3 cm. x 25.4 cm.)
Language: English; Color: Full Color with Bleed
   Link to Amazon.com sales page - Paperback and Kindle Editions (new window).

   Link to Amazon.com sales page - Hardcover Edition (new window).
A Pocket-Size Version of this Volume is also available (cargo-pants or backpack pocket). Sorry, but due to an increase in the number of pages (due to reduced page size but same amount of text) it sells for $1 more than the above version. (Click this text to see Pocket-Size Version Cover.)
© 2014 Daniel H. Wieczorek & Kazuya Numazawa
Publication Date: March 25, 2014
ISBN/EAN13: 1497444942 / 9781497444942
Page Count: 90; Binding Type: US Trade Paperback
Trim Size: 5.5 inches x 8.5 inches (13.97 cm. x 21.59 cm.)
Language: English; Color: Full Color with Bleed
   Link to Amazon.com sales page - Pocket-Size Paperback Edition (new window).

This volume includes only Mt. Kumotori, in the Kanto Region of Japan. About 86 photos.
     Link to Details Page for Laminated Hardcover Edition of Volume 5 (new window).

HERE is a PDF file of the paperback edition of this book (new window). It is 5.5 MB in size. This PDF shows the 8 x 10 inch size version. It's COMPLETE, but Watermarked, secured against printing and PDF'd at the lowest possible quality - all in an attempt to prevent theft. I suggest that you right click on the link and select "Save Link As". Then after it's downloaded to your Hard Drive in a place where you can find it again, open it in Adobe Reader - version 9 or later (very important - it most likely will not open in a version earlier than 9).
    N.B. When you view the file in Adobe Acrobat please go to the "View" Menu Item and select "Page Display", "Two-Up" and also "Show Cover Page During Two Up". This will allow you to view it as it will appear in print - with odd numbered pages on the right side and even numbered pages on the left.



Volume 6: Mt. Shirane (Kusatsu)
日本百名山 - 草津白根山


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Climbing a Few of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains - Volume 6: Mt. Shirane (Kusatsu)
© 2014 Daniel H. Wieczorek & Kazuya Numazawa
Publication Date: March 11, 2014
ISBN/EAN13: 1497303230 / 9781497303232
Page Count: 80; Binding Type: US Trade Paperback
Trim Size: 8 inches x 10 inches (20.3 cm. x 25.4 cm.)
Language: English; Color: Full Color with Bleed
   Link to Amazon.com sales page - Paperback and Kindle Editions (new window).

   Link to Amazon.com sales page - Hardcover Edition (new window).

This volume includes only Mt. Shirane (Kusatsu), in the Kanto Region of Japan. About 77 photos.
     Link to Details Page for Laminated Hardcover Edition of Volume 6 (new window).

HERE is a PDF file of the paperback edition of this book (new window). It is 5.24 MB in size. It's COMPLETE, but Watermarked, secured against printing and PDF'd at the lowest possible quality - all in an attempt to prevent theft. I suggest that you right click on the link and select "Save Link As". Then after it's downloaded to your Hard Drive in a place where you can find it again, open it in Adobe Reader - version 9 or later (very important - it most likely will not open in a version earlier than 9).
    N.B. When you view the file in Adobe Acrobat please go to the "View" Menu Item and select "Page Display", "Two-Up" and also "Show Cover Page During Two Up". This will allow you to view it as it will appear in print - with odd numbered pages on the right side and even numbered pages on the left.



Volume 7: Mt. Shibutsu
日本百名山 - 至仏山


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Climbing a Few of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains - Volume 7: Mt. Shibutsu
© 2014 Daniel H. Wieczorek & Kazuya Numazawa
Publication Date: April 4, 2014
ISBN/EAN13: 1497539277 / 9781497539273
Page Count: 80; Binding Type: US Trade Paperback
Trim Size: 8 inches x 10 inches (20.3 cm. x 25.4 cm.)
Language: English; Color: Full Color with Bleed
   Link to Amazon.com sales page - Paperback and Kindle Editions (new window).

   Link to Amazon.com sales page - Hardcover Edition (new window).

This volume includes only Mt. Shibutsu, in the Kanto Region of Japan. About 86 photos.
     Link to Details Page for Laminated Hardcover Edition of Volume 7 (new window).

HERE is a PDF file of the paperback edition of this book (new window). It is 5.4 MB in size. It's COMPLETE, but Watermarked, secured against printing and PDF'd at the lowest possible quality - all in an attempt to prevent theft. I suggest that you right click on the link and select "Save Link As". Then after it's downloaded to your Hard Drive in a place where you can find it again, open it in Adobe Reader - version 9 or later (very important - it most likely will not open in a version earlier than 9).
    N.B. When you view the file in Adobe Acrobat please go to the "View" Menu Item and select "Page Display", "Two-Up" and also "Show Cover Page During Two Up". This will allow you to view it as it will appear in print - with odd numbered pages on the right side and even numbered pages on the left.


Volume 8: Mt. Kiso-Komagatake
日本百名山 - 木曽駒ケ岳


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Climbing a Few of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains - Volume 8: Mt. Kiso-Komagatake
© 2014 Daniel H. Wieczorek & Kazuya Numazawa
Publication Date: April 18, 2014
ISBN/EAN13: 1499178638 / 9781499178630
Page Count: 72; Binding Type: US Trade Paperback
Trim Size: 8 inches x 10 inches (20.3 cm. x 25.4 cm.)
Language: English; Color: Full Color with Bleed
   Link to Amazon.com sales page - Paperback and Kindle Editions (new window).

   Link to Amazon.com sales page - Hardcover Edition (new window).

This volume includes only Mt. Kiso-Komagatake, in the Chubu Region of Japan. About 54 photos.
     Link to Details Page for Laminated Hardcover Edition of Volume 8 (new window).

HERE is a PDF file of the paperback edition of this book (new window). It is 4.9 MB in size. It's COMPLETE, but Watermarked, secured against printing and PDF'd at the lowest possible quality - all in an attempt to prevent theft. I suggest that you right click on the link and select "Save Link As". Then after it's downloaded to your Hard Drive in a place where you can find it again, open it in Adobe Reader - version 9 or later (very important - it most likely will not open in a version earlier than 9).
    N.B. When you view the file in Adobe Acrobat please go to the "View" Menu Item and select "Page Display", "Two-Up" and also "Show Cover Page During Two Up". This will allow you to view it as it will appear in print - with odd numbered pages on the right side and even numbered pages on the left.


Volume 9: Mt. Kitadake
日本百名山 - 北岳


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Climbing a Few of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains - Volume 9: Mt. Kitadake
© 2014 Daniel H. Wieczorek & Kazuya Numazawa
Publication Date: June 04, 2014
ISBN/EAN13: 1499786085 / 9781499786088
Page Count: 62; Binding Type: US Trade Paperback
Trim Size: 8 inches x 10 inches (20.3 cm. x 25.4 cm.)
Language: English; Color: Full Color with Bleed
   Link to Amazon.com sales page - Paperback and Kindle Editions (new window).

   Link to Amazon.com sales page - Hardcover Edition (new window).

This volume includes only Mt. Kitadake, in the Chubu Region of Japan. About 45 photos.
     Link to Details Page for Laminated Hardcover Edition of Volume 9 (new window).

HERE is a PDF file of the paperback edition of this book (new window). It is 3.0 MB in size. It's COMPLETE, but Watermarked, secured against printing and PDF'd at the lowest possible quality - all in an attempt to prevent theft. I suggest that you right click on the link and select "Save Link As". Then after it's downloaded to your Hard Drive in a place where you can find it again, open it in Adobe Reader - version 9 or later (very important - it most likely will not open in a version earlier than 9).
    N.B. When you view the file in Adobe Acrobat please go to the "View" Menu Item and select "Page Display", "Two-Up" and also "Show Cover Page During Two Up". This will allow you to view it as it will appear in print - with odd numbered pages on the right side and even numbered pages on the left.


Volume 10: Mt. Mizugaki
日本百名山 - 瑞牆山 (みずがきやま)


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Climbing a Few of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains - Volume 10: Mt. Mizugaki
© 2014 Daniel H. Wieczorek & Kazuya Numazawa
Publication Date: June 18, 2014
ISBN/EAN13: 1500235288 / 9781500235284
Page Count: 70; Binding Type: US Trade Paperback
Trim Size: 8 inches x 10 inches (20.3 cm. x 25.4 cm.)
Language: English; Color: Full Color with Bleed
   Link to Amazon.com sales page - Paperback and Kindle Editions (new window).

   Link to Amazon.com sales page - Hardcover Edition (new window).

This volume includes only Mt. Mizugaki, in the Chubu Region of Japan. About 55 photos.
     Link to Details Page for Laminated Hardcover Edition of Volume 10 (new window).

HERE is a PDF file of the paperback edition of this book (new window). It is 5.34 MB in size. It's COMPLETE, but Watermarked, secured against printing and PDF'd at the lowest possible quality - all in an attempt to prevent theft. I suggest that you right click on the link and select "Save Link As". Then after it's downloaded to your Hard Drive in a place where you can find it again, open it in Adobe Reader - version 9 or later (very important - it most likely will not open in a version earlier than 9).
    N.B. When you view the file in Adobe Acrobat please go to the "View" Menu Item and select "Page Display", "Two-Up" and also "Show Cover Page During Two Up". This will allow you to view it as it will appear in print - with odd numbered pages on the right side and even numbered pages on the left.


Volume 11: Mt. Shiroumadake
(includes Mt. Shakushidake & Mt. Yarigatake)
日本百名山 - 白馬岳   と 杓子岳 & 鑓ヶ岳


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Climbing a Few of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains - Volume 11: Mt. Shiroumadake (includes Mt. Shakushidake & Mt. Yarigatake)
© 2014 Daniel H. Wieczorek & Kazuya Numazawa
Publication Date: July 9, 2014
ISBN/EAN13: 1500463884 / 9781500463885
Page Count: 178; Binding Type: US Trade Paperback
Trim Size: 8 inches x 10 inches (20.3 cm. x 25.4 cm.)
Language: English; Color: Full Color with Bleed
   Link to Amazon.com sales page - Paperback and Kindle Editions (new window).

   Link to Amazon.com sales page - Hardcover Edition (new window).

This volume includes Mt. Shiroumadake, Mt. Shakushidake & Mt. Yarigatake, in the Chubu Region of Japan. About 208 photos.
     Link to Details Page for Laminated Hardcover Edition of Volume 11 (new window).

HERE is a PDF file of the paperback edition of this book (new window). Beware: due to its 178 page length it is 12.2 MB in size. It's COMPLETE, but Watermarked, secured against printing and PDF'd at the lowest possible quality - all in an attempt to prevent theft. I suggest that you right click on the link and select "Save Link As". Then after it's downloaded to your Hard Drive in a place where you can find it again, open it in Adobe Reader - version 9 or later (very important - it most likely will not open in a version earlier than 9).
    N.B. When you view the file in Adobe Acrobat please go to the "View" Menu Item and select "Page Display", "Two-Up" and also "Show Cover Page During Two Up". This will allow you to view it as it will appear in print - with odd numbered pages on the right side and even numbered pages on the left.


Volume 12: Mt. Tate (Tateyama)
日本百名山 - 立山


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Climbing a Few of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains - Volume 12: Mt. Tate (Tateyama)
© 2014 Daniel H. Wieczorek & Kazuya Numazawa
Publication Date: August 26, 2014
ISBN/EAN13: 150094632X / 9781500946326
Page Count: 177; Binding Type: US Trade Paperback
Trim Size: 8 inches x 10 inches (20.3 cm. x 25.4 cm.)
Language: English; Color: Full Color with Bleed
   Link to Amazon.com sales page - Paperback and Kindle Editions (new window).

   Link to Amazon.com sales page - Hardcover Edition (new window).

This volume includes only Mt. Tateyama, in the Chubu Region of Japan. About 196 photos.
     Link to Details Page for Laminated Hardcover Edition of Volume 12 (new window).

HERE is a PDF file of the paperback edition of this book (new window). Beware: due to its 176 page length it is 13.0 MB in size. It's COMPLETE, but Watermarked, secured against printing and PDF'd at the lowest possible quality - all in an attempt to prevent theft. I suggest that you right click on the link and select "Save Link As". Then after it's downloaded to your Hard Drive in a place where you can find it again, open it in Adobe Reader - version 9 or later (very important - it most likely will not open in a version earlier than 9).
    N.B. When you view the file in Adobe Acrobat please go to the "View" Menu Item and select "Page Display", "Two-Up" and also "Show Cover Page During Two Up". This will allow you to view it as it will appear in print - with odd numbered pages on the right side and even numbered pages on the left.


Volume 13: Mt. Yatsugatake (Mt. Akadake)
日本百名山 - 八ヶ岳 (赤岳)


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Climbing a Few of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains - Volume 13: Mt. Yatsugatake (Mt. Akadake)
© 2014 Daniel H. Wieczorek & Kazuya Numazawa
Publication Date: October 22, 2014
ISBN/EAN13: 1502877589 / 9781502877581
Page Count: 208; Binding Type: US Trade Paperback
Trim Size: 8 inches x 10 inches (20.3 cm. x 25.4 cm.)
Language: English; Color: Full Color with Bleed
   Link to Amazon.com sales page - Paperback and Kindle Editions (new window).

   Link to Amazon.com sales page - Hardcover Edition (new window).

This volume includes only Mt. Yatsugatake (Mt. Akadake), in the Chubu Region of Japan. About 216 photos.
     Link to Details Page for Laminated Hardcover Edition of Volume 13 (new window).

HERE is a PDF file of the paperback edition of this book (new window). Beware: due to its 208 page length it is 14.8 MB in size. It's COMPLETE, but Watermarked, secured against printing and PDF'd at the lowest possible quality - all in an attempt to prevent theft. I suggest that you right click on the link and select "Save Link As". Then after it's downloaded to your Hard Drive in a place where you can find it again, open it in Adobe Reader - version 9 or later (very important - it most likely will not open in a version earlier than 9).
    N.B. When you view the file in Adobe Acrobat please go to the "View" Menu Item and select "Page Display", "Two-Up" and also "Show Cover Page During Two Up". This will allow you to view it as it will appear in print - with odd numbered pages on the right side and even numbered pages on the left.



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