The full-colour images that comprise this volume depict the region surrounding Mount Fuji, its people, agriculture, tourism, transport, housing, recreational events and facilities, and traditional ceremonies. A dazzling and idiosyncratic collection of photographs of contemporary Japan, celebrating extremes of beauty, the handprint of techno-culture and the irony of documentary, by noted British photographer Chris Steele-Perkins, member of Magnum and winner of numerous awards including the Tom Hopkinson Prize for British Photojournalism and a 2000 World Press Award. A meditation on modern Japan and Japanese life, these exquisite images offer a fresh and surprising view of the wealth of culture flourishing below Japan's iconic mountain.