Japan Country Living: Spirit, Tradition, Style by Amy Katoh and Shin Kimura

One of Japan's leading photographers embarks on a nationwide tour aiming to present a tradition and aesthetic that, though fast disappearing, can still be found in isolated corners of the country. In over 450 beautiful, full color photographs, this book presents country Japan as it was yesterday, and describes its metamorphosis into a viable life style for today's city dwellers. Japan country living is both an appreciation of the japanese countryside and its skilled artisans, and an invaluable source of ideas for those wanting to add touches of nature and beauty to modern urban living. Softcover, 192 pages.