Cartographic Japan: A History in Maps
by Kären Wigen, Sugimoto Fumiko, Cary Karacas
An illustrated history of Japan told through maps that reveal how the country’s geography and identity have been recorded and reimagined over time.
About This Book
Cartographic Japan presents a collection of maps that document the nation's geographic and historical development.
The volume brings together contributions that examine how maps have shaped understandings of space, place, and identity in Japan.
Readers encounter changing representations of territory, cities, and regions across several centuries.
The work highlights the role of cartography in recording political, social, and environmental transformations.
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