The January 1997 issue (Vol. 15 No. 1) of SWITCH magazine featured "Michio Hoshino: A Traveler Who Plants Flowers from Seeds," a moving composition that deeply explores his thoughts and journey. ◎ Overview of the Feature - Release Date: January 1, 1997 - Publisher: Switch Publishing - Number of Pages: 159 pages - Feature Title: "A Traveler Who Plants Flowers from Seeds" - Composition: Presents Michio Hoshino from multiple perspectives, including photographs, essays, a chronology, and a visual story. ◎ Photographs and Visual Story - Location: Primarily photographs taken on May 12, 1996, in Yatsugatake. - Photographer: "PHOTO STORY" by Kengo Tarumi - Visual Essay: "The Other Side of ARCTIC ODYSSEY: Memories of the Far North" beautifully depicts Hoshino's experiences in Alaska. ◎ Michio Hoshino's Travels and Thoughts - Perspective as a Traveler: Explores dialogue with nature, the cycle of life, and the meaning of "traveling" itself. - Planting Flowers from Seeds: His words express the relationship between nature and humans by likening it to "planting seeds." This symbolizes hope for the future and the power of quiet action. ◎ Chronology and Introduction to Works - BIOGRAPHY: A chronological table of Michio Hoshino's life from 1952 to 1996. - BIBLIOGRAPHY: Introduces his books and photo collections, allowing readers to further immerse themselves in his world. This issue was published the year after Michio Hoshino's death, making it a special volume that commemorates his life and thoughts with both mourning and respect. ◎ Major Photo Exhibitions in 1997 - Story of the Stars (Lake Shikaribetsu Ice Museum) - A Distant Journey (Tochigi Prefecture, Mato-machi Mountain Village Development Center) - The World of Michio Hoshino (Tokyo Gas Shinjuku Showroom) - Nature World: Living on Earth (Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Photography) - Animal World Exhibition (Amlux Tokyo) - ARCTIC RHAPSODY: Poetry of the Far North (Olympus Gallery) ※ Condition of the Item - There is fading and discoloration due to aging. - There is slight warping from storage. - Pages other than the cover are in good condition, with no writing, missing pages, or folds. - Photos 7, 8: Pamphlets and used ticket stubs from large-scale photo exhibitions held in '97.