Tsuneichi Miyamoto (1907–1981), a leading Japanese folklore scholar and rural advocate, walked 160,000 kilometers to conduct interviews and capture a dying way of life. This unparalleled collection of photos, vignettes, and life stories from pre- and postwar rural Japan is the first English translation of his modern Japanese classic. From blowfish to landslides, Miyamoto's stories come to life in Jeffrey Irish's fluid translation.
MSRP: $29.95
ISBN: 978-1-933330-80-8
320 pp, hardcover, 8.5 x 5.5", 40 b/w photos and maps
