To ensure that important books are not lost to time, a project has been launched with the goal of reviving classic works once 1,000 readers come together.
Rather than being led by a traditional Japanese publisher, this initiative is part of a cultural heritage project by FELISSIMO, a company known for its lifestyle goods. The project is curated by Yoshitaka Haba, who also selected the books for our ryokan’s library.
This time, the chosen book is a masterpiece by Keijiro Suga, a renowned poet and cultural anthropologist.
Also part of Kobayashiya’s library collection, this beautifully bound book is a fusion of poetry and prose. If you stay with us, we invite you to experience it firsthand and enjoy its artistry.
管 啓次郎さんは、明治大学<総合芸術系>教授でもあり、紀行エッセー『斜線の旅』で読売文学賞受賞、『本は読めないものだから心配するな』『本と貝殻』などの読書論でも知られています。また、当館館主とも公私にわたる親交があり、2017年の個展『ワイルドライフ〜鳥と野生動物』では、管 啓次郎 X 永本冬森の対談も行われています。