Snow Houses

It’s early spring in the Japanese region of Nagano, and snow still covers the mountains as far as the eye can see. A young woman and her companion go trudging through that world of endless silvery white in search of just the right spot to create a cave to sleep in that night. And then, with that task behind them, they're off again into the sparkling unknown…

This unique account of a bold and unusual trip by a seasoned mountain-trekker, complete with charming illustrations and photographs by the author herself, will have even the most stay-at-home souls yearning for adventure. It was awarded the 1st Tanpen Award curated by Japanese author Makoto Shiina, and is now available in English as an e-book.