The Japanese Art of Living Seasonally by Natalie Leon
Written by Japanologist Natalie Leon, this beautiful guide unlocks the secrets of Japan's seasonal culture to help you relish the seasons wherever you are.— Kaki Okumura, author of WA: The Art of Balance
"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"
— Bruce Hamana, student and teacher, Urasenke Tradition of the Way of Tea; author 100 Beautiful Words in the Way of Tea
"Fascinating and authoritative"
— Naoko Abe, author of 'Cherry' Ingram: The Englishman Who Saved Japan's Blossoms
"A guide for everyone to incorporate these delightful insights into everyday life"
— Liza Dalby, author of East Wind Melts the Ice
"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."
— Rie Takeda, author of Shodo
"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."
— Beth Kempton, bestselling author of Wabi Sabi and Kokoro
Natalie Leon is a Japanologist, freelance writer and student of Chanoyu, The Way of Tea. She has consulted for NHK, Japan's national broadcasting organization, and the Ezen Foundation, a philanthropic organization dedicated to advancing the appreciation of Japanese art. She has an academic background specializing in Japanese art history and traditional culture, including an MA in Japanese Studies from SOAS, London.
Over 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 sansai in Yamagata and experienced an earthquake in Kumamoto.
Natalie is Sakura Sister on Instagram, where she shares her seasonal adventures both in Japan and at home.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781786787859 |
| ISBN 10 | 1786787857 |
| Title | The Japanese Art of Living Seasonally |
| Author | Natalie Leon |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Watkins Media Limited |
| Year published | 2024-05-14 |
| Number of pages | 352 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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