KO: Japanese Microseasons: Find Calm in the 72 Microseasons of the Japanese Calendar

In Japan, the year is divided into seventy-two k?, 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. A 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. Rooted in Japanese culture, mindfulness practices, and nature-inspired living, this book taps into the global fascination with lifestyle concepts such as ikigai and the growing desire to live more intentionally and harmoniously with the natural world.

• Publication date: 8 September 2026
• Page count: 176
• Dimensions: Height 191 mm; Width 135 mm
• Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications
• Format: Hardback
• ISBN-13: 9780789346780