Nobuyoshi Araki's photography book, released concomitantly with an exhibition at the Tokyo Photographic Art Museum, spotlights his intimate explorations centered on his wife, Yoko. Araki credits Yoko as his muse and the catalyst for his career as a photographer. This collection commemorates their life together from their meeting in 1968 until her death in 1990, capturing their honeymoon and several intimate portraits of Yoko. Moreover, the book invokes her enduring influence through photographs taken after her passing, highlighting Araki's emotional journey and the profound impact of her presence on his work.
