Masako Shirasu: 100 Years Since Her Birth - The Spirit of Japan, Alive in Deep Mountain Villages. In an era of rapid economic growth, Shirasu walked through the "hidden villages" of Omi, Kyoto, Yamato, and Echizen, deeply touching the beauty of the classics and the souls of the villagers. This is a representative work of Shirasu's essays. After 39 years since the first edition, this long-awaited new edition has been completed with a significant increase in color photos and maps. (The above is from the book's obi.) Published by Shinchosha in 2010, approximately A5 size, hardcover, 349 pages. Almost no scratches or stains.