This is a book by the author and essayist Mitsuzaburo Arashiyama (died December 2025). First edition! He made the study of Basho his life's work, and pursued all of Basho's travel writings, including "The Narrow Road to the Deep North" and "A Travel Diary of Weather-Beaten Skeleton." Many photographs are also included. Winner of the JTB Travel Writing Award Having served as the editor-in-chief of "Taiyo" magazine, it is a compelling read, and I think the binding is also excellent. Price: ¥1500 There is a slight scuff on the corner of the cover (see image), but apart from that, it is a beautiful copy. #TheNarrowRoadtotheDeepNorth #Haiku #FirstEdition #Essay #Basho #MitsuzaburoArashiyama