This book is a daily record of life in Japan as seen through the eyes of a scientist. Marie Stopes was a renowned paleobotanist who traveled to Japan in 1916 to study the flora of the country. Her journal provides a fascinating glimpse into Japanese culture, landscape, and daily life in the early 20th century. If you are interested in travel writing, history, or Japan, this book is an excellent choice.

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