This book does fill a need and is probably essential reading for anyone wishing to learn about the geology of Japan and it would make a useful compendium for anybody wishing to visit that fascinating country. 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