2002, a new record was established when all the mountains were traversed in 66 days. This was superseded in 2007, with a new record of 48 continuous days. This was further cut to 33 days in 2014 Assessment Compared to other modern essays on Japanese mountains such as Mountaineering and Exploration in the Japanese Alps by Walter Weston, the book is short. Fukuda writes about the history of the mountains, especially the origins of their names. It is not a text that people can read to vicariously experience climbing or nature. Some think that the reason the list has been widely well received is that it put into focus 100 mountains which were already well known. Selection criteria Fukada selected 100 mountains from those he had climbed which are 1,500 meters or higher, according to three criteria: grace, history and individuality. There was some flexibility regarding the height, with some of the mountains, like Mount Tsukuba and Mount Kaimon, being under the limit. There have been many varying opinions about the criteria for selection. It is often pointed out that the list emphasizes mountains in the Chūbu region. It has been reported that Fukada, who was from Ishikawa Prefecture, was brought up looking at Mt. Haku, but he only selected 13 further west. However, grace and individuality are in the eye of the beholder, and throughout history, many legends have been circulated about mountains throughout the Kinki region. Moreover, many mountain-lovers have argued that since Mount Tsukuba, with an altitude of 877 meters (876 at the time), was selected, certain mountains in other localities should have been chosen. List by region Hokkaidō Akan Volcanic Complex (阿寒岳) Daisetsuzan Volcanic Group (大雪山) Mount Poroshiri (幌尻岳) Mount Rausu (羅臼岳) Mount Rishiri (利尻岳) Mount Shari (斜里岳) Mount Tokachi (十勝岳) Mount Tomuraushi (トムラウシ山) Mount Yōtei (羊蹄山) Tōhoku region Mount Adatara (安達太良山) Mount Aizu-Komagatake (会津駒ヶ岳) Mount Asahi (朝日岳) Mount Azuma (吾妻山) Mount Bandai (磐梯山) Mount Chōkai (鳥海山) Mount Gassan (月山) Mount Hachimantai (八幡平) Hakkōda (八甲田山) Mount Hayachine (早池峰山) Mount Hiuchigatake (燧ヶ岳) Mount Iide (飯豊山) Mount Iwaki (岩木山) Mount Iwate (岩手山) Mount Zaō (蔵王山) Kantō region Mount Akagi (赤城山) Mount Asama (浅間山) Mount Azumaya (四阿山) Mount Hiragatake (平ヶ岳) Mount Hotaka (武尊山) Mount Kumotori (雲取山) Mount Kusatsu-Shirane (草津白根山) Mount Nantai (男体山) Mount Nasu (那須岳) Mount Nikkō-Shirane (日光白根山) Mount Ryōkami (両神山) Mount Shibutsu (至仏山) Mount Sukai (皇海山) Mount Tanigawa (谷川岳) Mount Tanzawa (丹沢山) Mount Tsukuba (筑波山) Chūbu region Mount