{"product_id":"ko-antonio-antefermo-9780789346780","title":"Ko: Japanese Microseasons: Find Calm in the 72 Microseasons of the Japanese Calendar","description":"\u003cb\u003eBlending mindfulness, Zen philosophy, and Japanese wisdom, this enchanting book explores Japan's 72 microseasons, celebrating nature's subtle lessons for reflection, growth, and inner harmony.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn Japan, the year is divided into seventy-two \u003ci\u003ekō\u003c\/i\u003e, or microseasons, each marking delicate transformations: caterpillars becoming butterflies, peonies blooming, or the first frost of autumn. The author thoughtfully reinterprets these fleeting seasons through the lens of positive psychology, mindfulness, and Zen, revealing how nature's rhythms can guide the reader toward balance, renewal, and personal growth. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA beautifully evocative journey through nature, each microseason offers readers ways to slow down, notice the subtleties in their surroundings, and reconnect with both the natural world and the inner self. Through thoughtful reflections and mindful exercises, readers are invited to cultivate inner harmony, spark creativity, and deepen their relationships with others. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRooted in Japanese culture, mindfulness practices, and nature-inspired living, this book taps into the global fascination with lifestyle concepts such as \u003ci\u003eikigai\u003c\/i\u003e and the growing desire to live more intentionally and harmoniously with the natural world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Antonio Antefermo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0789346788\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780789346780\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Rizzoli Universe\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/15\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 176\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover","brand":"Antonio Antefermo","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48743287750911,"sku":"9780789346780","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/ko-antonio-antefermo-9780789346780","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}