The Japanese Art of Living Seasonally (el. knyga) (skaityta knyga) | knygos.lt

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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.

In traditional Japanese culture, people eat, sleep, and wear the seasons, from kimono motifs to petal-shaped sweets to festivals dedicated to nature's spectacular displays. This mindful celebration of nature leads to a deep awareness of the seasons, called kisetsukan.

This 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.
• Mottainai, zerowaste living. Learn about boro boro, visible mending that honors the history of a cherished garment, or wrap gifts in sustainable, seasonal fabrics.
• Kado, the way of flowers. Learn the rules of ikebana and arrange flowers according to the seasons, or throw a cherry blossom viewing party.
• Momijigari, the ritual of leaf hunting. Explore local nature with forest bathing, or learn simple ways to bring the outside inside.

This treasure trove of folktales, recipes, and activities is an invitation to celebrate each day, for increased creativity, harmony, and happiness.