{"product_id":"the-japanese-art-of-living-seasonally-isbn-9781786787859","title":"The Japanese Art of Living Seasonally","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\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.\"This is the perfect book to pick up to reconnect with your local environment and enrich the everyday life with natural, if not a bit ethereal, beauty\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e— Kaki Okumura\u003c\/b\u003e, author of\u003ci\u003e WA: The Art of Balance\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"Besides providing a wealth of information about so many aspects of Japanese culture, Natalie Leon also provides workable advice and guidance on how to enrich our everyday lives by celebrating the wonders of every day wherever we are.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e— Bruce Hamana,\u003c\/b\u003e student and teacher, Urasenke Tradition of the Way of Tea; author 100 Beautiful Words in the Way of Tea\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Fascinating and authoritative\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e— Naoko Abe, \u003c\/b\u003eauthor of '\u003ci\u003eCherry' Ingram: The Englishman Who Saved Japan's Blossoms\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"A guide for everyone to incorporate these delightful insights into everyday life\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e— Liza Dalby\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eEast Wind Melts the Ice\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"I am impressed by Nathalie’s insightful details in this book. The Japanese Art of Living Seasonally will bring you an enlightened cultural journey through Japan’s colourful sensual seasons and gives a mindful flavour to your daily life. Lots of these historical and philosophical backgrounds and tips are fun to read and inspire you.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e— Rie Takeda, \u003c\/b\u003eauthor of\u003ci\u003e Shodo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"When we notice the passing seasons, we awake to the truth of impermanence, and learn to treasure every day. This gorgeous, thoughtful book is a paean to the benefits of seasonal living, inspired by the rhythms of Japanese life.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e— Beth Kempton, \u003c\/b\u003ebestselling author of\u003ci\u003e Wabi Sabi \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eKokoro\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\"When we notice the passing seasons, we awake to the truth of impermanence, and learn to treasure every day. This gorgeous, thoughtful book is a paean to the benefits of seasonal living, inspired by the rhythms of Japanese life.\"\u003cbr\u003e— \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBeth Kempton\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, bestselling author of\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e Wabi Sabi \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eand \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKokoro\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"Natalie is a master of Japanese seasons. Her guidance allows me to appreciate and taste each season even more throughout the year. Just like a delectable dish, Japan's richness reveals itself more with each chew, and Natalie serves as the perfect guide to savoring every flavor. An enlightening journey of discovery!\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e— \u003ci\u003eKodo Nishimura\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, Buddhist monk, makeup artist and the author of\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e This Monk Wears Heels\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Natalie Leon has been able to deftly articulate my awe for, and relationship with nature in ways that I have often struggled to put into words myself. Her curiosity is contagious, and will leave you with a feeling of tenderness after reading. If you’ve been feeling disillusioned or are simply looking for a bit of comfort, this is the perfect book to pick up to reconnect with your local environment and enrich the everyday life with natural, if not a bit ethereal, beauty.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e— \u003ci\u003eKaki Okumura\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003c\/b\u003eauthor of\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWA: The Art of Balance\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"'Studying the art of tea awakens your sensitivity to the seasons.' Natalie Leon’s practice of chado 'The Way of Tea' informs her writing in\u003ci\u003e The Japanese Art of Living Seasonally\u003c\/i\u003e, but it is her innate perceptiveness, her sense of wonder and curiosity, and her wide-ranging research and knowledge which make this book meaningful on so many levels. Besides providing a wealth of information about so many aspects of Japanese culture, she also provides workable advice and guidance on how to enrich our everyday lives by celebrating the wonders of every day wherever we are.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e— \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBruce Hamana\u003c\/b\u003e, student and teacher, Urasenke Tradition of the Way of Tea; author \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e100 Beautiful Words in the Way of Tea\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is a fascinating and authoritative book. From Spring's hanami (flower-viewing) celebrations to Winter's oshogatsu (new year) rituals, Natalie Leon explains the timeless symbols, rites, philosophies and observances that define Japanese life throughout the nation's 72 traditional micro seasons. Delve into\u003ci\u003e The Japanese Art of Living Seasonally \u003c\/i\u003eat any time of year and find often-unexpected and illuminating insights into Japanese manners and practices.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e— Naoko Abe\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e, author of \u003cb\u003e'\u003ci\u003eCherry' Ingram: The Englishman Who Saved Japan's Blossoms\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"If any culture can be said to have perfected the art of observation, it is Japan. Whether in poetry, art, food, or ceremony, attention to the ever-changing phenomena of nature throughout the seasons is a Japanese hallmark. Natalie Leon offers here a guide for everyone to incorporate these delightful insights into everyday life with recipes, suggestions for carving out time and occasion, and cultural insight.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e— Liza Dalby\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e, author of \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEast Wind Melts the Ice\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"I am impressed by Nathalie’s insightful details in this book. \u003ci\u003eThe Japanese Art of Living Seasonally\u003c\/i\u003e will bring you an enlightened cultural journey through Japan’s colourful sensual seasons and gives a mindful flavour to your daily life. Lots of these historical and philosophical backgrounds and tips are fun to read and inspire you.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e— Rie Takeda\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e, author of\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e Shodo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"Sharing cultural insights and practical activities, this beautifully-written compendium to kisetsukan,\u003ci\u003e The Japanese art of living seasonally\u003c\/i\u003e, is an inspiring ode to the transformative, restorative powers of nature and observation.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e— LoveReading Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eNatalie Leon is a Japanologist, freelance writer and student of \u003ci\u003eChanoyu\u003c\/i\u003e, The Way of Tea. She has consulted for NHK, Japan's national broadcasting organisation, and the Ezen Foundation, a philanthropic organisation dedicated to advancing the appreciation of Japanese art. She has an academic background specialising in Japanese art history and traditional culture, including an MA in Japanese Studies from SOAS, London.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOver the past eight years, Natalie has handpicked yuzu in Kochi, slept in a Buddhist monastery on Koyasan, celebrated countless hanami's, attended a fox wedding in Kyoto, hunted the autumn leaves in Osaka, foraged for \u003ci\u003esansai\u003c\/i\u003e in Yamagata and experienced an earthquake in Kumamoto.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNatalie is Sakura Sister on Instagram, where she shares her seasonal adventures both in Japan and at home.","brand":"Watkins Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300795961573,"sku":"NP9781786787859","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781786787859.jpg?v=1767739997","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-japanese-art-of-living-seasonally-isbn-9781786787859","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}