{"product_id":"9781786787859","title":"The Japanese Art of Living Seasonally: An invitation to celebrate every day","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\/Contributor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eLeon, Natalie\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWatkins Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\/14\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eHardcover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eNEW\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cb\u003eWritten by Japanologist Natalie Leon, this beautiful guide unlocks the secrets of Japan's seasonal culture to help you relish the seasons wherever you are.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRelish every day with the secrets of Japan’s seasonal culture\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn traditional Japanese culture, people eat, sleep and wear the seasons, from kimono motifs to petal-shaped sweets, and festivals dedicated to nature’s spectacular displays. This mindful celebration of nature leads to a deep awareness of the seasons, called \u003ci\u003ekisetsukan\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book reveals the hidden depths of \u003ci\u003ekisetsukan\u003c\/i\u003e, and how its concepts can transform your life. Discover:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eShun\u003c\/i\u003e, eating what is fresh and bountiful. Preserve edible flowers to use in homemade sweets, or taste the spring with “seven herb” porridge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eMottainai\u003c\/i\u003e, zero-waste living. Learn about \u003ci\u003eboro boro\u003c\/i\u003e, visible mending that honours the history of a cherished garment, or wrap gifts in sustainable, seasonal fabrics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eKadō\u003c\/i\u003e, the Way of Flowers. Learn the rules of ikebana and arrange flowers according to the seasons, or throw a cherry blossom-viewing party.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eMomijigari\u003c\/i\u003e, the ritual of leaf hunting. Explore local nature with “forest bathing”, or learn simple ways to bring the outside inside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003eThis treasure trove of folktales, recipes and activities is an invitation to celebrate each day, for increased creativity, harmony and happiness.","brand":"Watkins Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44234528948479,"sku":"9781786787859","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0452\/0886\/2873\/files\/9781786787859_s600x595.jpg?v=1777912472","url":"https:\/\/massivebookshop.com\/de\/products\/9781786787859","provider":"MASSIVE BOOKSHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}