Chris Rowthorn

This Book The 1st edition of this guide was written by Geoff Crowther and Tony and Maureen Wheeler. Mark Lightbody handled the research for the 2nd edition. The 3rd edition was the joint effort of Sue Tan and Joe Cummings. Hugh Finlay and Peter Turner updated the 4th and 5th editions. The 6th...

Introducing Kyoto :With over 1600 Buddhist temples, more than 400 Shinto shrines and 17 Unesco World Heritage sites, Kyoto is one of the world's most culturally rich cities. These riches are the legacy ofthe 1000-plus u ; years that Kyoto was the capital of Japan, the very stage on which...

The Authors CHRIS ROWTHORN Coordinating Author Born in England and raised in the USA, Chris has lived in Kyoto since 1992. Soon after his arrival In Kyoto, Chris started studying the Japanese language and culture, while supporting himself by teaching English and working as an editor. In 1995 he...