【Nature Essay: Depicting the Four Seasons of the Highlands】 "Highland Chronicles" by Yuji Imai / Tokyo Doshinsha / Published May 10, 1964 / 4x6 format, 214 pages The wind blowing across the highlands, the swaying of wildflowers, the songs of birds. This book is a collection of essays that chronicles the nature and life of the highlands, primarily in the foothills of the Yatsugatake Mountains in Nagano Prefecture. The seasonal scenery and the activities of the people are depicted with a quiet touch. The appeal of this book: * Rich records of nature observation, including highland plants, animals, and weather. * Nature descriptions that are close to daily life, different from mountain climbing or mountain literature. * The writing is gentle, leaving a lingering sense of the wind after reading. * Recommended for nature lovers, those who long for rural life, and those seeking quiet reading time. Photographs, sketches, and watercolors adorn the text. * It's a book that makes you feel like you're slowly walking through a day in the highlands within its pages. Thank you for viewing.