The Japanese Art of Living Seasonally: An Invitation to Celebrate Every Day
Natalie Leon
May 2024 · Bolinda · Narrated by Alix Dunmore
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In 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. This audiobook 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, zero-waste living. Learn about boro boro, visible mending that honours the history of a cherished garment, or wrap gifts in sustainable, seasonal fabrics. - Kadō, 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.
About the author
Alix Dunmore is an actress and accent coach based in London. Her recent stage credits include ‘Coriolanus’ for The Show Must Go Online and ‘Bard in the Yard’ for Will & Co. She recently played the role of Elsa Fischer in ‘Sister Boniface’ for BBC1.
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