{"product_id":"being-there-photographs-by-eiji-ohashi","title":"Being There Photographs by Eiji Ohashi","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntro\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an authentic Japanese publication, carefully selected and shipped directly from Japan.\u003cbr\u003eWe specialize in Japanese photobooks, art books, and contemporary visual culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Acclaimed photobook by Japanese photographer \u003cstrong\u003eEiji Ohashi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Features 60 photographs of illuminated vending machines across Japan\u003cbr\u003e• Hardcover edition published by Case Publishing\u003cbr\u003e• Japanese \/ English bilingual edition\u003cbr\u003e• A landmark work of contemporary Japanese photography\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeing There\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the most celebrated works by Japanese photographer \u003cstrong\u003eEiji Ohashi\u003c\/strong\u003e, known for his striking photographs of vending machines glowing in remote landscapes throughout Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraveling across snow-covered roads, rural countryside, wilderness, and urban environments, Ohashi documents vending machines as unexpected beacons of light and presence. In the harsh winters of northern Japan, these machines often become landmarks that help travelers locate themselves amid darkness and snowstorms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired in part by the Japanese folktale \u003cem\u003eKasa Jizo\u003c\/em\u003e, in which humble stone statues are treated with kindness and later repay that generosity, Ohashi sees a unique humanity and quiet dignity in these motionless machines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe photographs transform ordinary vending machines into almost spiritual figures. Illuminated against deep darkness, snow, and empty landscapes, they become symbols of solitude, endurance, safety, and human presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresented in rich monochrome imagery, \u003cem\u003eBeing There\u003c\/em\u003e captures the unique atmosphere of contemporary Japan while revealing beauty hidden within everyday scenes. The result is a poetic meditation on light, loneliness, and the relationship between people and the environments they inhabit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidely recognized as a contemporary Japanese photobook classic, this volume remains highly sought after by collectors of photography and Japanese visual culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTitle: Being There\u003cbr\u003eArtist: Eiji Ohashi\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Case Publishing\u003cbr\u003ePublication Year: 2017\u003cbr\u003eLanguage: Japanese \/ English (Bilingual)\u003cbr\u003ePages: 88 pages\u003cbr\u003ePhotographs: 60 images\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 978-4-908526-18-3\u003cbr\u003eSize: 225 × 297 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Brand New\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImport duties, VAT, and customs fees are not included in the item price or shipping cost.\u003cbr\u003eThese charges are the buyer’s responsibility.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOHHI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45280752795855,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/6384\/7119\/files\/UyMYQX4AP_EXNXIA.jpg?v=1782049398","url":"https:\/\/kohhibooks.com\/products\/being-there-photographs-by-eiji-ohashi","provider":"KOHHIbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}