{"product_id":"the-japanese-art-of-living-natalie-leon-9781786787859","title":"The Japanese Art of Living Seasonally: An Invitation to Celebrate Every Day","description":"\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 \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eRelish every day with the secrets of Japan's seasonal culture\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book reveals the hidden depths of \u003ci\u003ekisetsukan\u003c\/i\u003e, and how its concepts can transform your life. Discover: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Natalie Leon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1786787857\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781786787859\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Watkins Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/14\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 352\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.20lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.80h x 5.80w x 1.30d","brand":"Natalie Leon","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44761417515263,"sku":"9781786787859","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_a2f7f1ed-4a78-4bec-a883-eb130ee2083b.jpg?v=1706681266","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-japanese-art-of-living-natalie-leon-9781786787859","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}