Observed arrival · 2026-08-30

The Japanese Chalet, a Book About Houses After the Snow

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A forthcoming 192-page hardcover documenting private chalet interiors in Japan’s Hakuba and Niseko valleys.

Landing page captured for the 2026-08-30 issue.

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The project separates its subject into two contrasting snow regions: Hakuba, described as building into slope and shadow, and Niseko, characterized by open birch and wind. The planned object is a 192-page hardcover measuring 230 × 300 mm, published independently by Kamiuma Books. Its waitlist form records country, intended number of copies, and whether the enquiry is personal, trade, or press; pricing and pre-order dates remain unannounced.

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