Mountains in Japan are more than landscapes. They are places of memory, belief, and quiet dialogue between humans and nature.

In this context, the woodblock prints of Tatsuya Nitta offer a unique way of seeing mountains—not as objects to be observed, but as presences to be felt.

Drawing from a deeply personal journey shaped by artistic discovery, mountaineering experience, and periods of inner transformation, Nitta’s work reflects an intimate relationship with the natural world. His mountains are not grand spectacles, but quiet, enduring forms that exist alongside human life.

Through the traditional medium of woodblock printing, he captures something that photography often cannot: the emotional and spiritual resonance of mountains in Japan.

This article presents a selection of his works, inviting viewers to experience mountains through the artist’s eyes.

Mount Fuppushi　(45 × 30 cm)

Woodblock print with hand-applied color on the reverse side

Today’s featured work — March 3

For various reasons, I had been working mainly on summer scenes.
I plan to share those in the summer.

This is a winter piece, created after some time.

Mount Eniwa (Upper Section) 　(30 × 24 cm)

Woodblock print with hand-applied color on the reverse side

Tracks in the snow

Mount Yotei

often called “Ezo Fuji” for its resemblance to Mount Fuji

The mountains of Biei

Mount Eniwa

Fox and Forest 　(30 × 24 cm)

Today’s featured work — December

I tried carving a winter woodland.