にっぽんの四季食 | Nippon's Seasonal Foods: Recipes Celebrating Nature's Bounty

Title: にっぽんの四季食
Authors: 沙和花 著
Pages: 143P
Published At: October, 2023
Description:
Japan has a concept called "kacho fugetsu"—flowers, birds, wind, and moon—which represents the natural landscapes and underlying principles of nature that surround us. Flowers bloom, wither, bear fruit, and return to the earth in an endless cycle. Migratory birds never settle in one place; the wind brings life-giving rain yet can also become a harsh gale that withers trees. The moon changes its form while eternally accompanying humanity. The Japanese have long embraced and cherished nature in its truest form, complete with both joy and melancholy. This collection offers seasonal recipes for enjoying nature's beauty and small stories woven into the fabric of daily life.

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