Autumn leaves, or kōyō, are one of the most powerful symbols of seasonal beauty in Japan, expressing ideas of transience, impermanence, and mono no aware—a sensitivity to the passing of time.
This all-colour photo book presents a carefully selected collection of autumn landscapes photographed by Katsuhiko Mizuno, who has documented Japan’s seasonal scenery for over forty years. From decades of work, approximately 120 images have been personally chosen to form this refined visual anthology.
Beyond the vibrant colours of autumn foliage, the book also captures quieter moments where fragility and stillness emerge beneath the surface beauty. Through these images, readers are invited to experience the deeper emotional layers that define the Japanese appreciation of nature.
Designed as a bilingual Japanese–English edition, this book is ideal as a cultural gift, a keepsake for international readers, or a visual introduction to Japanese aesthetics through the changing seasons.
Book details
Language: Japanese / English (bilingual)
Format: Softcover
Size: 220 × 182 mm (B5 variant)
Pages: 128 pages
Material: Paper
Country of origin: Japan
