{"product_id":"9781786787859","title":"The Japanese Art of Living Seasonally","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAuthor: Natalie Leon\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHolidays \u0026amp; seasonal interest | Zen Buddhism | Mind, Body, Spirit: thought \u0026amp; practice\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePublished on 14\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e May 2024 by Watkins Media Limited (Watkins Publishing) in the United Kingdom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHardback | 352 pages \u003cbr\u003e216mm x 135mm | 0g\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"gardners-meta\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0403\/1273\/3859\/files\/Star.png?v=1676424882\" style=\"display: inline-block; height: 25px; width: 25px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0403\/1273\/3859\/files\/Star.png?v=1676424882\" style=\"display: inline-block; height: 25px; width: 25px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0403\/1273\/3859\/files\/Star.png?v=1676424882\" style=\"display: inline-block; height: 25px; width: 25px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0403\/1273\/3859\/files\/Star.png?v=1676424882\" style=\"display: inline-block; height: 25px; width: 25px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0403\/1273\/3859\/files\/StarEmpty.png?v=1676424882\" style=\"display: inline-block; height: 25px; width: 25px;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eRelish every day with the secrets of Japan’s seasonal cultureIn 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 kisetsukan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book reveals the hidden depths of kisetsukan, and how its concepts can transform your life. Discover:Shun, eating what is fresh and bountiful. Preserve edible flowers to use in homemade sweets, or taste the spring with “seven herb” porridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMottainai, zero-waste living. Learn about boro boro, visible mending that honours the history of a cherished garment, or wrap gifts in sustainable, seasonal fabrics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKado, the Way of Flowers. Learn the rules of ikebana and arrange flowers according to the seasons, or throw a cherry blossom-viewing party.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMomijigari, the ritual of leaf hunting. Explore local nature with “forest bathing”, or learn simple ways to bring the outside inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis treasure trove of folktales, recipes and activities is an invitation to celebrate each day, for increased creativity, harmony and happiness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners Books Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41135414608007,"sku":"9781786787859","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0357\/3199\/6807\/files\/9781786787859.jpg?v=1711635247","url":"https:\/\/thebookhousebroughtyferry.pro\/products\/9781786787859","provider":"The Bookhouse Broughty Ferry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}