Aya Koda's "Tree" – a moving and original book about Japan's ancient trees

"Tree" by the late Japanese writer Aya Koda chronicles her visits to Japan's most famous and ancient trees in a collection of thoughtful essays. The book inspired Wim Wenders's film "Perfect Days" and is praised by reviewer Rowan Hooper as original and thought-provoking. Koda's writing invites readers to see trees — and the people who visit them — with fresh eyes.