'Kamikochi Wildlife Field Guide' Published: A Must-Have for Exploring Kamikochi

Yama-Kei Publishers, part of the Impress Group, published the 'Kamikochi Wildlife Field Guide' on June 3, 2026. Priced at 2,640 yen, the book is authored by Atsushi Maeda, a nature guide with over 30 years of experience at the Kamikochi Visitor Center. Kamikochi is a popular destination in Nagano Prefecture, designated as a Special Place of Scenic Beauty and Special Natural Monument. This definitive 256-page full-color guide comprehensively covers the diverse living creatures found in the Kamikochi area, including plants, tall trees, ferns, moss, mushrooms, wild birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and insects. The author, born in 1972, is also known as the 'Bird-kun of Kamikochi'. The book serves as an essential companion for tourists and mountain climbers wanting to fully enjoy the rich natural environment of the Chubu Sangaku National Park.