World Tour

Author: (Japan) Kato Shūichi
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Publish Date: 2002-06-01
Features: The book collects observations and reflections of Kato Shūichi's travels to various countries, casually jotted down in 1963. It can be considered a travel diary without dates, with most of the narratives focusing on cultures that remain unchanged over decades or even centuries. In the book, the author discusses ancient civilizations of distant lands, such as the ancient carvings in the Mexican canyons, Islamic architecture in India and Spain, and more. Kato's writing is concise and insightful, blending travel and culture in a unique way.