{"product_id":"fragrances-of-japan-laurent-barrera-9798245825946","title":"Fragrances of Japan: 17 Short Stories to Reconnect you with What Truly Matters","description":"\u003cb\u003eDiscover the depths of Japanese wisdom and prepare for an inner journey... as well as an outer one.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book is far more than a simple collection of short stories: it is a gateway to authentic Japan-the Japan you won't find in travel guides or on postcards. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThrough seventeen stories inspired by real-life experiences from my many journeys in Japan as a photographer and winemaker, you are invited into the heart of Shinto shrines, Zen temples, ancient forests, and vibrant urban alleyways alive with movement and mystery. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEach story follows travelers, artists, or seekers of meaning as they encounter impermanence, nature, and the discreet presence of the sacred. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA white fox, a centipede, a turtle, a thousand-year-old tree, or the power of a waterfall become unexpected spiritual teachers, revealing a universal wisdom. These encounters-sometimes real, sometimes dreamlike-open the path to a gentle and accessible inner transformation, guided by \u003ci\u003emono no aware\u003c\/i\u003e: the Japanese sensibility that embraces the fragile beauty of each fleeting moment. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy is this book for you?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eTo prepare for a journey to Japan with depth - \u003c\/b\u003eExplore Japanese culture from the inside through lived experiences, far from tourist clichés. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eTo discover Japanese spirituality and Zen without dogma or jargon - \u003c\/b\u003eEach story conveys a subtle teaching-both poetic and practical. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eTo transform your daily life with simple tools - \u003c\/b\u003eEvery story offers a lesson you can apply: breathing, gratitude, presence, slowness, harmony with nature... \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA beautiful foreword by Yves Moatty\u003c\/b\u003e, a respected author in spirituality and Zen teacher. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA visual and sensory journey - \u003c\/b\u003eEach story is accompanied by an original black-and-white photograph taken in Japan, inviting contemplation. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eInspirational quotes and a Japanese glossary - \u003c\/b\u003eTo deepen reflection and better understand the cultural concepts encountered. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA book to give-or to give yourself-whether you dream of traveling to Japan, wish to deepen your spiritual path, or simply seek more meaning and beauty in everyday life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho is this book for?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eFragrances of Japan\u003c\/i\u003e is for anyone seeking meaning, inner peace, or a spark of daily inspiration. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt will especially resonate with readers who wish to nourish their personal journey through stories filled with wisdom, poetry, and humanity. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTo offer yourself-as a gentle pause-or to give to a curious and sensitive soul. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAt the crossroads of contemporary literature, personal development, and Japanese aesthetics, \u003ci\u003eFragrances of Japan\u003c\/i\u003e invites you to slow down, contemplate, and inhabit the world with greater presence. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eBook Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Format: Paperback, 5,5 x 8,5 Po\u003cbr\u003e- Cover: Color photograph by Laurent Barrera\u003cbr\u003e- Language: English\u003cbr\u003e- Illustrations: Black-and-white photographs taken in Japan\u003cbr\u003e- ISBN:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Laurent Barrera\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798245825946\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/27\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 188\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.49lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.40d","brand":"Laurent Barrera","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48242141692159,"sku":"9798245825946","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_ca09da28-cf3b-4552-be2b-9edee3fc2893.jpg?v=1772657771","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/fragrances-of-japan-laurent-barrera-9798245825946","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}