Japanese stencil design has a long history since 8th century, and has been used for armor, kimonos, costumes for Noh and other entertainments. This book reproduces more than 300 stencil designs from t
Japanese stencil design has a long history since 8th century, and has been used for armor, kimonos, costumes for Noh and other entertainments. This book reproduces more than 300 stencil designs from t
With the mixture of stateliness of traditional buildings and natural beauty of flowers, Kyoto is one of the best city for cherry blossom viewing. This book contains more than 100 stunning photographs
Kagai, literally translated as “Flower Town,” is the term Kyoto people use for the districts where the geiko and maiko practice the high-class arts that have made their beauty and refinement legendary
A collaborative photo book featuring the work of six photographers based in Kyoto. An every-day scene in a narrow lane, costumes in traditional events, the dignified figures of temples and shrines – T
Kazuma Saeki is a unique photographer who is also a pyrotechnist of fireworks. His photographic works focusing on fireworks are not limited to Japan but all over the world all year around. As he pursu
The fall foliage in Kyoto is perhaps even more beautiful than cherry blossoms. The spectacular autumn colors around the temples and shrines are absolutely worth the visit. However, you can simply enjo
Through the prewar period, the wartime, after the war, the days of reconstruction, to the years of rapid growth, Japan changed quickly and remarkably. Through those times, Ken Domon kept taking pictur
BEACH includes the photos of 174 beaches all over the world from famous ones such as Hawaii or Ibiza to hidden but amazing spots like Madagascar to Easter Island. This book takes you to round-the-worl