Koda, Aya - Tree | Paperback | English, Japanese

Immerse yourself in the world of Japanese arboreal life with Tree by celebrated writer Aya Koda. This poignant work, now available in English for the first time, explores the deep, often spiritual connection between humans and the trees of Japan, moving beyond mere aesthetics to reveal their role as feeling beings.

Written in the Japanese genre of zuihitsu ('following the brush'), Koda shares lifelong observations on species ranging from Ezo spruce and cherry blossoms to persimmon and maple. Discover how each tree holds a unique story, reflecting our own existence and legacy.

• An immersive journey through the trees of Japan by Aya Koda.
• Explores the concept of trees as 'feeling beings' and our mutual dependence.
• Written in the Japanese zuihitsu style ('following the brush').
• Translated into English for the first time.
• Praised as a 'whimsical masterpiece of acute observations' by Literary Review.

• Author: Aya Koda
• Translator: Charlotte Goff
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English, Japanese
• Print Length: 208 pages
• Dimensions: 111 x 17 x 181mm (11.1 x 1.7 x 18.1 cm)
• Weight: 146g
• ISBN-10: 0241735513
• ISBN-13: 978-0241735510
• Publisher: Penguin Classics
• EAN: 9780241735510
• Release Date: 14 May 2026

Tree offers a mesmerizing and poignant reflection on nature, making it an essential read for enthusiasts of Wildlife Gardening and those interested in the intersection of nature and literature.