The End of Up

About the Book

The mountains of Japan are steeped in human history. Gary and Don challenge themselves and the trails as they reconnect and tell stories; tales of Japan, adventure, and the meaning of being human. Deep in both these old friends’ lives, percolating diseases threaten to harm them. Inside their anecdotes may be solutions to their problems.

About the Author

Graham Coles lived in Japan for a decade. There he taught English, obtained a Master’s degree, lived in four different cities, and hiked up several mountains. The experience opened his eyes and mind to the sensibilities of this unique Asian civilization.