In the forests of Japan, certain trees are said to be inhabited by kodama – spirits of the forest. These ethereal beings occasionally appear at night, their forms aglow with a soft and fiery light, yet they remain ever tethered to the trees they call home. A tree chosen by a kodama becomes a sacred entity; a ceremonial rope encircling its trunk serves as a quiet reminder to travelers that this space is to be revered and protected. In Kodama, each tree is brought to life by a curious and watchful eye – spirits gazing out from the heart of the natural world which shelters them.