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The first volume of a collection of illustrations focusing on "train faces" by Akio Eguchi, a leading expert in precision illustrations of vehicles! The book features the current train models used by Japan Railways.

The book provides a comprehensive overview of steam locomotives that can be seen running today. It includes not only steam locomotives currently running on main railway lines in Japan, but also those preserved in parks and railroad museums or in service overseas.

Have fun learning about Japanese swords through photographs and illustrations in this book, which provides the basic knowledge to enjoy the world of Japanese swords in an easy-to-understand and detailed manner.

The sword mountings that adorn famous swords were created by professional goldsmiths. This exhibition introduces about 60 masterpieces of sword mountings such as sword guard, sword blade, sword barrel, etc, and provides basic information about sword mountings.

This book provides comprehensive information about shinkansen. It is structured along 6 themes: Basics, Routes, Stations, Vehicles, History, and Attractions. The revised edition updates the content in line with changes since the book’s first edition in 2019.

Masami Tsubouchi, a Shikoku-based railroad photographer who has traveled from the north to the south of Japan, presents a collection of unique and interesting railroad scenes that will make you laugh.

Railway scenery that captures the characteristic landscapes and landmarks of local lines. Showing a vast expanse of land, they provide a glimpse into the topography and history of the area. The book includes many unique places such as ancient tombs, ancient cities, castles, and overseas locations.

This is the result of the fieldwork of photojournalist Shoichi Fujita, who has been chasing sites of "Inori(prayers)" for more than 20 years, capturing the real Shugendo through his own experiences.