{"product_id":"ko-japanese-microseasons","title":"KO: Japanese Microseasons","description":"\u003cheader class=\"flex flex-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"type-display-06 text-dynamic-fg-subtle mt-3\"\u003eA new learning about Japanese culture - we had no idea, there are 72 Microseasons of the Japanese Calendar.  This enlightening book allows you to be aware of the nuances of the microseasons.  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"type-display-06 text-dynamic-fg-subtle mt-3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp_LongDescDetails__xXzZJ pdp_LongDescDetails-Reveal__i7su_\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp_DetailsContents__9fjA8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose type-body-04 text-dynamic-fg-subtle\"\u003eBlending mindfulness, Zen philosophy, and Japanese wisdom, this enchanting book explores Japan’s 72 microseasons, celebrating nature’s subtle lessons for reflection, growth, and inner harmony.  May we also add that the book is easy to read and there are several beautiful traditional Japanese prints inside.  72 we think as there is one for each microseason.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose type-body-04 text-dynamic-fg-subtle\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose type-body-04 text-dynamic-fg-subtle\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"pdp_LayoutMain__VP2kY\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp_LongDescDetails__xXzZJ pdp_LongDescDetails-Reveal__i7su_\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp_DetailsContents__9fjA8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose type-body-04 text-dynamic-fg-subtle\"\u003eIn Japan, the year is divided into seventy-two \u003ci\u003ekō\u003c\/i\u003e, or microseasons, each marking delicate transformations: caterpillars becoming butterflies, peonies blooming, or the first frost of autumn. The author thoughtfully reinterprets these fleeting seasons through the lens of positive psychology, mindfulness, and Zen, revealing how nature’s rhythms can guide the reader toward balance, renewal, and personal growth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA beautifully evocative journey through nature, each microseason offers readers ways to slow down, notice the subtleties in their surroundings, and reconnect with both the natural world and the inner self. Through thoughtful reflections and mindful exercises, readers are invited to cultivate inner harmony, spark creativity, and deepen their relationships with others.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRooted in Japanese culture, mindfulness practices, and nature-inspired living, this book taps into the global fascination with lifestyle concepts such as \u003ci\u003eikigai\u003c\/i\u003e and the growing desire to live more intentionally and harmoniously with the natural world.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp_Separator__T1QnC\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp_LayoutMedia__nOxN3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hg-components-publishing-pdp-product-media-carousel_ProductMediaCarousel__5r2qW\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hg-components-publishing-pdp-product-media-carousel_ImageItem__OvcYG hg-components-publishing-pdp-product-media-carousel_BookCover__BNl7l hgcdl-tile\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ūmei Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41696452804666,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2427\/4603\/files\/6C808AEF-05D1-43C6-882E-0612B7CB3295_1_201_a.jpg?v=1790339283","url":"https:\/\/shopumei.com\/products\/ko-japanese-microseasons","provider":"ŪMEI","version":"1.0","type":"link"}