Published by Kagamiura Shobo, in 1961, 63 pages, 26×18,3 cm
First edition, softcover, dust jacket, text in Japanese

Condition : Very good ++ (mark of discoloration on cover)

A glimpse into a forgotten world: the most moving photo book we’ve encountered.
A valuable collection of photographs depicting the everyday lives of people living in a corner of the city, in an area known as ‘Shima’ that was isolated from the rest of the world at the time, and who struggled with crime and poverty, but nevertheless lived their lives to the full. (Included in ‘The Japanese Photobook 1912–1990’)
Yumiko Kiyomiya was one of the very few women photographers active at that time.

Somewhere in Japan is Yumiko Kiyomiya’s masterpiece.
A super rare and deeply emotional photo book