Cherry Blossoms of Kyoto A Seasonal Portfolio |
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Editor:
| Kodansha International, |
Photographer:
| Mizuno, Hidehiko Mizuno, Kayu Ogawa, Yasutaka |
ISBN: | 978-1-56836-560-2 |
Publication Date: | Oct 2014 |
Publisher: | Kodansha International
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $18.00 |
Book Description:
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Each year, cherry trees, the symbol of springtime in Japan, burst into a riotous blaze of floral glory. The peak cherry-viewing season, however, is extremely short--from late March through early April--and the exquisite blossoms scatter without trace in little over a week. Despite, or perhaps because of, the fleeting nature of the spectacle, cherry blossoms have occupied a special place in the hearts of the Japanese since earliest times. This book, a companion to the...
More DescriptionEach year, cherry trees, the symbol of springtime in Japan, burst into a riotous blaze of floral glory. The peak cherry-viewing season, however, is extremely short--from late March through early April--and the exquisite blossoms scatter without trace in little over a week. Despite, or perhaps because of, the fleeting nature of the spectacle, cherry blossoms have occupied a special place in the hearts of the Japanese since earliest times.
This book, a companion to the recent Autumn Colors of Kyoto, features 48 outstanding cherry blossom-viewing locations photographed by three lifelong Kyotoites who have made it their mission to convey the beauty of their remarkable city. A bilingual map section provides address information and contact details for each location.