{"product_id":"9781568365602","title":"Cherry Blossoms of Kyoto: A Seasonal Portfolio","description":"\u003cp\u003eEach year, cherry trees, the symbol of springtime in Japan, burst into a riotous blaze of floral glory. The peak cherry-viewing season, however, is extremely short — from late March through early April — and the exquisite blossoms scatter without trace in little over a week. Despite, or perhaps because of, the fleeting nature of the spectacle, cherry blossoms have occupied a special place in the hearts of the Japanese since earliest times.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCherry blossoms are seen as an ideal model for life and death, emblematic of both the glorious and ephemeral natures of human existence, dazzling during a short life before falling gracefully to the ground. For this reason, they have provided inspiration for poets, painters, artisans and many others over the centuries. Identifying in nature a sublime spirituality transcending external beauty, and elevating that spirituality to an art form lies at the core of Japanese culture. For over a millennium, the city of Kyoto has made this aesthetic sensibility its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book, a companion to the recent Autumn Colors of Kyoto, features 48 outstanding cherry blossom-viewing locations photographed by three lifelong Kyotoites who have made it their mission to convey the beauty of their remarkable city.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA bilingual map section provides address information and contact details for each location.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kodansha USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47056272654576,"sku":"9781568365602","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781568365602_p0.jpg?v=1763791284","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781568365602","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}