Chasing the Cherry Blossom: A Spiritual Journey Through Japan: A Cycling Challenge in Search of the Spiritual Heart of Japan

Chasing the Cherry Blossom: A Spiritual Journey Through Japan: A Cycling Challenge in Search of the Spiritual Heart of Japan

by Lowell Sheppard (Author)

Synopsis

In spring 2000 Lowell Sheppard began a seven-week, 2000-mile cycling adventure from the southern tip of Japan to its most northerly island. His aim: to discover the heart and soul of Japan by following sakura zensen, the cherry blossom front, as it progressed north. Chasing the Cherry Blossom is at once a travel book and a 21st-century spiritual odyssey.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 256
Edition: New
Publisher: Lion Books
Published: 20 Apr 2001

ISBN 10: 0745950310
ISBN 13: 9780745950310

Author Bio
LOWELL SHEPPARD, a Canadian, is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and recently completed a Masters dissertation on Japanese youth culture. He is a former Director of British Youth for Christ who since 1995 has worked in Japan for Youth for Christ International. With Gerard Kelly he wrote Miracle in Mostar, and was a columnist for the Christian Herald, as well as writing numerous articles for Christian magazines such as Renewal.