{"product_id":"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\u003eSince the Heian period, nature has permeated every aspect of Japanese culture in myriad ways; the Japanese literally eat, sleep and wear the seasons, from kimono motifs to seasonal sweets and annual festivals dedicated to the moon's beauty or the blooming of flowers. This celebration of nature leads to \u003cb\u003ea deep awareness of the seasons, called \u003ci\u003ekisetsukan\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this book, Japanologist and seasonality expert Natalie Leon explains the hidden depths of \u003ci\u003ekisetsukan\u003c\/i\u003e and shares how seasonal living can be incorporated into our own lives. Through 12 key concepts, such as \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eshun\u003c\/i\u003e, focusing on eating seasonally, \u003ci\u003eKasane\u003c\/i\u003e, the language of colour, and \u003ci\u003emottainai\u003c\/i\u003e, zero-waste living,\u003c\/b\u003e this treasure trove of folktales, recipes and activities is an invitation to mark and appreciate each passing season:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign your own beautiful new year's cards, make a snow rabbit, and watch out for the first plum blossoms of the year during \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOshogatsu \u003c\/i\u003e(New Year).\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePractise \u003ci\u003ehanami\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, the ritual of flower viewing, and celebrate spring blossoming trees around the world. Make edible dried petals for sweets or compose a haiku to celebrate the ephemeral beauty of spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDiscover the way of the water, or \u003ci\u003emizu\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003c\/b\u003e through Japanese river spirits and ocean goddesses. Try spring rain rituals or take an onsen-inspired bath in the winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExperience the seasons through your local trees\u003c\/b\u003e by trying \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eshinrin yoku\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, the self-care practice of forest bathing. Learn unique Japanese tree-related words, including \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ekorembi\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, which refers to the rays of light that filter down through leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncrease your personal harmony, creativity and happiness by savouring the seasons, no matter where you are.","brand":"Natalie Leon","offers":[{"title":"Watkins Media |  Hardback  |  2024-05-14","offer_id":44663284891903,"sku":"9781786787859","price":28.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0329\/9075\/7001\/files\/BNCImageAPI_9323e13a-6f50-461a-a2d2-a305f953e3c0.jpg?v=1704533003","url":"https:\/\/riverbookshop.com\/products\/9781786787859","provider":"River Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}