{"product_id":"otafuku-joy-of-japan-paperback","title":"Otafuku: Joy of Japan - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAmy Katoh\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eYutaka Satoh\u003c\/b\u003e (Photographer)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn shops, shrines, homes and gardens throughout Japan, at noisy festivals and in the most serene teahouses, you are likely to encounter the plump, smiling image of Otafuku--a mythic figure from Japan's distant past.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith her twinkling eyes and rosy lips, she appears in countless incarnations: on banners, cups and bowls, and in craft, furniture, painting and sculpture. Who is this warm, wonderful lady, whose gentle and calming presence is felt everywhere in Japan? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eOtafuku\u003c\/i\u003e, renowned author Amy Katoh explores in her own inimitable way the colorful world of Otafuku. Katoh traces Otafuku's roots and folk beginnings, showing her many delightful identities, and providing a magical glimpse into this charming and little-known corner of Japanese culture. With a mixture of poems, photographs, anecdotes and stories, she presents a veritable jewel box of surprises that is sure to enchant readers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eToday Otafuku is Japan's most influential female icon and is attributed with having many bestowing powers including health, pleasure, success, and the granting of wishes.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmy Sylvester Katoh\u003c\/b\u003e resides in Japan and is the author of the bestselling Tuttle books \u003ci\u003eJapan: The Art of Living\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBlue and White Japan\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eJapan Country Living\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 6.8 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 28, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767962173728,"sku":"9784805313121","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/5342b77bbfd23dd4b62b8ccc94fd4c8c.webp?v=1780321613","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/otafuku-joy-of-japan-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}