Shigeki Yamashita Libros

Mt. Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan. Because of its solemn and majestic view, this mountain has been adored as a religious object, and loved by people in Japan from ancient days. Even though it is hard to climb to the top, it is possible to ascend to the middle by car, so an increasing number of overseas visitors are now making the climb. What is mesmerizing about Mt. Fuji is its ever-changing appearance, transformed from day to night and season to season, yet always breathtaking. This book features forty images of the mountain taken by two professional photographers who have devoted many years to capturing its beauty on film. In addition to the photographs, there are images of Mt. Fuji in art and crafts, which emphasizes the importance of the mountain to many aspects of Japanese culture. Back matter includes a history of Mt. Fuji, popular climbing routes to the top, spots offering the best views, and maps for locating accommodations.

The 7th issue of ONBEAT presents latest trend in Japanese art and cultures, such as music, fashion, ecological activities, in English and Japanese throughout.

This book features 42 best historical castles all over Japan. Photographer Yamashita has visited almost all the castles over a long period of time and selected the best ones from his huge archive. Once you turn the pages you will surely feel tempted to visit them by yourself. The list of all castles with all the data and Yamashita's tips for beautifully shooting castles are also included.

Mt. Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan, and due to its beautiful shape, it has long been a sacred destination for Japanese.Photographer Yamashita has long taken the photographs of Mt. Fuji throughout the four seasons and selected 45 best photos from his archive for this beautiful photobook.