Noto: An Unexplored Corner of Japan

Name: Noto: An Unexplored Corner of Japan
Author: Percival Lowell

By Percival Lowell

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About This Book

A travel narrative recounts an exploratory journey into a little-known coastal province, describing routes over mountain passes, inland seas and delta plains, and visits to villages and inns. The narrator records landscapes—bold headlands, flooded ricefields mirrored at sunset, and snow-draped peaks—and travel modes such as jinrikisha and basha, noting local sights, sounds, and rhythms of rural life: lantern-lit streets, the croaking of frogs, and the bustle around wayside inns. Chapters alternate practical notes on roads, passes and passports with reflective impressions on light, season and the sensory pleasures and occasional hardships of moving through remote country.

About the Author

Percival Lowell

Percival Lowell was an American astronomer, author, and advocate for the existence of life on Mars, known for his influential works on the subject. His book "Mars and Its Canals" presents his observations and theories about Martian canals, which he believed were evidence of intelligent life. In addition to his astronomical pursuits, Lowell explored cultural themes in his travel writings, such as in "Noto: An Unexplored Corner of Japan," where he reflects on the landscapes and traditions of Japan. His contributions to both science and literature have left a lasting impact on the understanding of planetary science and cultural exploration.