Review — Illusory Dwellings: Aesthetic Meditations in Kyoto

Mystified by the depths of Japanese aesthetic tradition? Then Allen S. Weiss’ new book may be for you.

By Noah Oskow

These days, I’m often afforded the opportunity to visit the ancient Japanese capital of Kyoto. For this, I feel especially blessed; despite the current discourse related to the city’s palpable over-tourism, Kyoto remains…