Launch of 'Canoe, Kayak Field Guide ROUTE66', a Gem of a Field Guide Carefully Selected Through On-site Reporting and Actual Paddling!
Kazi Co., Ltd., a publishing company founded in 1932, has released 'Canoe, Kayak Field Guide ROUTE66'. Based on research from the specialized magazine 'Canoe World', it carefully selects 66 fields nationwide, providing detailed maps and practical information.
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Kazi Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Hiroshi Uemura), a comprehensive publishing company whose origin is the yacht and motorboat magazine 'KAZI' founded in 1932 (Showa 7), has launched 'Canoe, Kayak Field Guide ROUTE66', the definitive field guide condensing information for understanding and enjoying fields when canoeing and kayaking.
This book is a field guide that carefully selects 66 locations from domestic fields where the specialized canoe magazine 'Canoe World' has actually paddled and reported on-site with local guides.
The areas are classified into East Japan and West Japan, covering rivers, seas, and lakes. From top-class fields that everyone yearns for to little-known hidden gems, all locations have been visited on-site, and exclusive information has been collected from the perspective of active paddlers.
Furthermore, taking into account changes after reporting, the published information and maps are updated as much as possible. The maps include detailed information such as suitable spots for launching/landing and resting, presence of restrooms and parking lots, points of interest, cautionary areas, places for dining and shopping, and campsites, emphasizing practicality directly linked to actual activities.
It is the definitive field guide that not only serves as a guidebook but also offers the joy of contemplating "where to paddle next."
From this book, "Explore the Water World of Japan"
Japan is a country of water with a total coastline of approximately 35,000 kilometers and over 14,000 first-class rivers. Its natural environment ranges from subarctic to subtropical. Canoeing can be said to be the optimal tool for experiencing this country.
This book carefully selects 66 locations from fields where the specialized canoe magazine 'Canoe World' has actually paddled and reported on-site with local guides. Taking into account changes after reporting, the information and maps have been updated and re-edited as much as possible.
We hope this will be of assistance to everyone's canoe journey.
Main Featured Fields
■Route 5 Highlights
Shimanto River (Kochi Prefecture), Kushiro River (Hokkaido), West Izu (Shizuoka Prefecture), Naka River (Tochigi Prefecture / Ibaraki Prefecture), Miura Peninsula (Kanagawa Prefecture)
■Rivers / East Japan & West Japan
Teshio River (Hokkaido), Mogami River (Yamagata Prefecture), Nagatoro (Saitama Prefecture), Chikuma River (Nagano Prefecture), Keta River (Shizuoka Prefecture), Kizu River (Kyoto Prefecture), Yoshino River (Kinokawa) (Nara Prefecture), Kitayama River (Wakayama Prefecture), Niyodo River (Kochi Prefecture), Ogawa (Miyazaki Prefecture), etc.
■Seas / East Japan & West Japan
Otaru / Shioya Coast (Hokkaido), Oshika Peninsula (Tashirojima, Kinkasan) (Miyagi Prefecture), Okumatsushima (Miyagi Prefecture), Sasagawa Nagare (Niigata Prefecture), Tsunegami Peninsula (Fukui), Yuasa Bay (Wakayama Prefecture), Ushimado / Maejima (Okayama Prefecture), Tomonoura (Hiroshima Prefecture), Etajima (Hiroshima Prefecture), Naruto / Uchinoumi (Tokushima Prefecture), etc.
■Lakes
Lake Shikotsu (Hokkaido), Lake Chuzenji (Tochigi Prefecture), Northern Lake Biwa, etc.
Author Profile
Atsushi Nishizawa
Began traveling with folding boats in the 90s, and has published touring and how-to articles on sea kayaking, mainly in specialized canoe magazines. His books include 'Sea Kayak de Umi wo Asobou' (Kazi Co., Ltd.). He has also been involved with the specialized canoe magazine 'Canoe World' since its inception, and disseminates the joys of canoeing through video production and distribution. In recent years, he also enjoys motorcycle touring on large motorcycles.
Book Specifications
Author: Atsushi Nishizawa
Publisher: Kazi Co., Ltd.
Release Date: April 4
Format: A4 (softcover)
Pages: 192 pages (full color)
Price: 3,410 yen (3,100 yen + 10% tax)
ISBN: 978-4-8072-1526-3
Details here
About GLION Group
GLION Group is a company primarily engaged in the authorized dealer business for 33 brands, including BMW, imported cars, and domestic cars. It has bases not only throughout Japan but also overseas, handling all aspects of the automotive business. In recent years, with the desire to "deliver more satisfaction to more customers," it has expanded its fields beyond automotive-related businesses to include beverage, wedding, and ryokan (Japanese inn) businesses. GLION Group delivers "感動" (deep emotion/inspiration) that only it can provide to customers through sophisticated brands and hospitality.
Representative: Hidebu Kikuchi, President and CEO
Location: GLION Awa-s Building, 11-1 Shinko-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture 650-0041
GLION Group HP
This book is a field guide that carefully selects 66 locations from domestic fields where the specialized canoe magazine 'Canoe World' has actually paddled and reported on-site with local guides.
The areas are classified into East Japan and West Japan, covering rivers, seas, and lakes. From top-class fields that everyone yearns for to little-known hidden gems, all locations have been visited on-site, and exclusive information has been collected from the perspective of active paddlers.
Furthermore, taking into account changes after reporting, the published information and maps are updated as much as possible. The maps include detailed information such as suitable spots for launching/landing and resting, presence of restrooms and parking lots, points of interest, cautionary areas, places for dining and shopping, and campsites, emphasizing practicality directly linked to actual activities.
It is the definitive field guide that not only serves as a guidebook but also offers the joy of contemplating "where to paddle next."
From this book, "Explore the Water World of Japan"
Japan is a country of water with a total coastline of approximately 35,000 kilometers and over 14,000 first-class rivers. Its natural environment ranges from subarctic to subtropical. Canoeing can be said to be the optimal tool for experiencing this country.
This book carefully selects 66 locations from fields where the specialized canoe magazine 'Canoe World' has actually paddled and reported on-site with local guides. Taking into account changes after reporting, the information and maps have been updated and re-edited as much as possible.
We hope this will be of assistance to everyone's canoe journey.
Main Featured Fields
■Route 5 Highlights
Shimanto River (Kochi Prefecture), Kushiro River (Hokkaido), West Izu (Shizuoka Prefecture), Naka River (Tochigi Prefecture / Ibaraki Prefecture), Miura Peninsula (Kanagawa Prefecture)
■Rivers / East Japan & West Japan
Teshio River (Hokkaido), Mogami River (Yamagata Prefecture), Nagatoro (Saitama Prefecture), Chikuma River (Nagano Prefecture), Keta River (Shizuoka Prefecture), Kizu River (Kyoto Prefecture), Yoshino River (Kinokawa) (Nara Prefecture), Kitayama River (Wakayama Prefecture), Niyodo River (Kochi Prefecture), Ogawa (Miyazaki Prefecture), etc.
■Seas / East Japan & West Japan
Otaru / Shioya Coast (Hokkaido), Oshika Peninsula (Tashirojima, Kinkasan) (Miyagi Prefecture), Okumatsushima (Miyagi Prefecture), Sasagawa Nagare (Niigata Prefecture), Tsunegami Peninsula (Fukui), Yuasa Bay (Wakayama Prefecture), Ushimado / Maejima (Okayama Prefecture), Tomonoura (Hiroshima Prefecture), Etajima (Hiroshima Prefecture), Naruto / Uchinoumi (Tokushima Prefecture), etc.
■Lakes
Lake Shikotsu (Hokkaido), Lake Chuzenji (Tochigi Prefecture), Northern Lake Biwa, etc.
Author Profile
Atsushi Nishizawa
Began traveling with folding boats in the 90s, and has published touring and how-to articles on sea kayaking, mainly in specialized canoe magazines. His books include 'Sea Kayak de Umi wo Asobou' (Kazi Co., Ltd.). He has also been involved with the specialized canoe magazine 'Canoe World' since its inception, and disseminates the joys of canoeing through video production and distribution. In recent years, he also enjoys motorcycle touring on large motorcycles.
Book Specifications
Author: Atsushi Nishizawa
Publisher: Kazi Co., Ltd.
Release Date: April 4
Format: A4 (softcover)
Pages: 192 pages (full color)
Price: 3,410 yen (3,100 yen + 10% tax)
ISBN: 978-4-8072-1526-3
Details here
About GLION Group
GLION Group is a company primarily engaged in the authorized dealer business for 33 brands, including BMW, imported cars, and domestic cars. It has bases not only throughout Japan but also overseas, handling all aspects of the automotive business. In recent years, with the desire to "deliver more satisfaction to more customers," it has expanded its fields beyond automotive-related businesses to include beverage, wedding, and ryokan (Japanese inn) businesses. GLION Group delivers "感動" (deep emotion/inspiration) that only it can provide to customers through sophisticated brands and hospitality.
Representative: Hidebu Kikuchi, President and CEO
Location: GLION Awa-s Building, 11-1 Shinko-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture 650-0041
GLION Group HP