Publisher/小学館

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Okinoshima, the Island of the Gods, is a collection of works by Japanese photographer Shinya Fujiwara (1944-). While switching between travelogues and photography, Fujiwara has closely observed the signs of human life and the local climate, and is known for his ability to blend words and images. This book focuses on Okinoshima, a sacred island in the Genkai Sea, and captures the tranquil scenes of rock formations, shrines, traces of dedications, and the turbulent seas he encountered despite the strict rules for entering the island. The framing, which avoids excessive explanation, and the essay-like prose combine to gently convey a sense of time—a distance from something that should not be touched—in which the entire island is a sacred object. Abe Ryutaro's text illuminates ancient rituals and the memories of the Munakata clan, revealing the layers of humidity and history contained in the photographs. Co-authored with author Ryutaro Abe. Published in 2017, second printing.