Book reviews: Atlas of Japan

This review evaluates the 1974 revised edition of the Atlas of Japan, a physical, economic, and social reference work first published in 1970. The new edition incorporates updated statistical data and adopts conventional English romanization in place of the less accessible Kunreishiki system. Its principal addition is a separate overview map of Japan, dated 1974, at scales of 1:2,000,000 and 1:3,500,000 for the southern islands, highlighting planned motorways and high-speed railway lines. The reviewer concludes that the atlas is a valuable resource for readers seeking current information on Japan, while its thematic maps also offer useful models for cartographic design.