The Japanese Art of Living Seasonally

Praise

“This is the perfect book to pick up to reconnect with your local environment and enrich the everyday life with natural, if not a bit ethereal, beauty”
— 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