Enjoying Japan's 72 seasonal phases - Living with the lunar calendar -

Did you know that Japan has 24 solar terms and 72 seasons?

The names of the nightingale's valley crossing, firefly hunting, midsummer rain, the 13th night of the lunar month, burning fallen leaves, and steaming radish... seasonal vegetables and fruits, fish, wild birds, flowers, and the wind and clouds of each season... The lunar calendar is filled with daily pleasures that can be felt with both body and mind.

Enjoy the joy of being born in a country with four seasons.

Rediscovering traditional ways of living in harmony with nature contains the wisdom to connect with nature and live vibrant lives.

The four seasons, which divide the year into four equal parts, the 24 solar terms, which divide the year into 24 equal parts, and the 72 seasonal periods, which divide the year into 72 equal parts. Based on the theme of "living according to the lunar calendar" as seen through the 72 seasonal divisions, each with a unique name, such as "The east wind thaws the ice," "The first peaches laugh," and "The first rainbow is seen," the book introduces seasonal fish, vegetables, fruits, flowers, and birds, as well as the joys and events unique to each season, along with full-color illustrations.