"Sailing to the Heart of Japan is an adventure narrative and how-to guide about a sailing voyage in a 27ft boat from New Zealand to Japan, onward into the Inland Sea, and finally to Alaska. The story of the author and his wifes fifteen-month-long cruise includes wide-ranging commentary on Japanese history and culture, with a focus on how World War II is remembered today. An appendix includes notes on weather and charting, advice on dealing with bureaucracy, detailed harbour information, and GPS positions; as such it will be useful for others thinking about embarking on a similar adventure"--.