A visual and literary journey into the soul and aesthetics of the Japanese.

To contemplate, to wander, to draw, to appear, to haunt… In 5 chapters and over 180 images, this book sketches a delicate geography of Japan, discussing the impermanence of things (wabi-sabi), the world's hidden beauty (yûgen), and even the memory of ancient folktales. These themes central to Japanese aesthetics are explored through the works works by iconic masters as well as contemporary artists.