This book does fill a need and is probably essential reading foranyone wishing to learn about the geology of Japan and it would make auseful compendium for anybody wishing to visit that fascinatingcountry. The Geology of Japan and Tokyo 'Overall, this is a book that is well worth reading, and judging from the research is presents, we can expect to see some major advances emerge in our understanding of limb development and evolution in the not too distant future.'Science 257 1992