{"product_id":"ko-japanese-microseasons","title":"KO: Japanese Microseasons","description":"\u003cp class=\"type-fs-paragraph text-fs-text-primary m-0 mt-(--slate-dimensions-5)\"\u003eIn Japan, the traditional calendar divides the year into \u003cstrong class=\"type-fs-paragraph-medium text-fs-text-primary\"\u003eseventy-two kō\u003c\/strong\u003e, or microseasons, each one noticing a small but meaningful shift in the natural world: blossoms opening, insects stirring, rain clouds gathering, frost appearing, or birds returning to the sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"type-fs-paragraph text-fs-text-primary m-0 mt-(--slate-dimensions-5)\"\u003eThis enchanting book invites readers to move through the year with the same attentiveness, using nature’s subtle changes as prompts for reflection, creativity, balance, and personal growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"type-fs-paragraph text-fs-text-primary m-0 mt-(--slate-dimensions-5)\"\u003eBlending Japanese wisdom, Zen philosophy, mindfulness, and positive psychology, KO offers an inspiring way to reconnect with the seasons and with yourself. Each microseason becomes an opportunity to pause, observe, and consider what the natural world can teach us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"type-fs-paragraph text-fs-text-primary m-0 mt-(--slate-dimensions-5)\"\u003eThoughtful reflections and simple mindful exercises encourage readers to notice more, and find meaning in the small details of everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"type-fs-paragraph text-fs-text-primary m-0 mt-(--slate-dimensions-5)\"\u003ePerfect for readers interested in Japanese culture, Zen-inspired living, creativity, and wellbeing, KO is a calming and elegant companion for anyone seeking a deeper connection to the world around them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA major contribution to Matisse studies and an indispensable resource for collectors, scholars, and art enthusiasts, this volume preserves a rare, non-traveling exhibition for a global audience—offering a vivid, enduring record of Matisse’s transformative vision.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49797271585027,"sku":"9780789346780","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/5595\/6675\/files\/ko-japanese.webp?v=1791814887","url":"https:\/\/indiodurham.com\/products\/ko-japanese-microseasons","provider":"Indio ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}