A photographic portrait of modern Japan explores the nation as one of the world's largest economies as well as the site of communities that have experienced little change in the last 500 years, in a tribute that includes depictions of Japan's landscape, traditions, islands, structures, and diverse culture. 10,000 first printing.
The book explores the dramatic economic transformation of Eastern Asia, highlighting the shift from traditional societies to modern productivity and consumerism across various countries, including Vietnam, Thailand, and China. Over three years, Hiroji Kubota captured stunning photographs that document this revolution, showcasing the dynamic interplay between old and new ways of life. His work provides a visual narrative of the region's rapid development and the impact it has on its people and cultures.
Magnum photographer Kubota's colour pictures portray the beauty and diversity of a vast land, as well as the many facets of America. From the bison of the Western plains to a village meeting in New England, from the towering office blocks of New York's fiancial centre to the pueblo dwellings of New Mexico, from factory workers in Detroit to dirt farmers in the Southeast, Japanese-born photographer Kubota traveled the United States for three years and used more than 3500 rolls of film to produce this beautiful collection.