In this issue of PAPERSKY titled Birding, we explore Wakayama Prefecture, one of Japan’s leading destinations for birdwatching. To make that happen, we’ve invited a unique cast of artists, including performing artist Aoi Yamada, alongside an illustrator, photographer, and musician. From the tidal flats of Wakaura, whose beauty was praised in the Manyōshū (the oldest collection of Japanese waka poems), to the deeper reaches of the Kumano Kodo, they journey throughout the region, ears attuned to the sounds of birdsong and flapping wings. Join us to see how these folks infuse their findings into their respective forms of expression, shining light on new possibilities in the art of birding.
It is the kind of story that makes you want to walk and listen more closely. This is PAPERSKY’s distinctive take on birding.
PAPERSKY no.74 WAKAYAMA “Birding”
A journey through Wakayama with Aoi Yamada, exploring new ways of bird watching.
Date of Issue : May 29, 2026
Publisher：PAPERSKY Co., Ltd.
Price：JPY 1,980
