Kyoto Seasonal Living 365 Days: Savoring Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter with the Ancient Capital's Microseasons

What would it be like to live in Kyoto, no longer just a traveler passing through?
From the traditional festivals cherished by Kyotoites, the charming corners they hold dear,
to the fashions they flock to, and the irresistible cuisine they can't get enough of...
Just flipping through the pages, feeling every little bit, can bring joy and richness to your mood without having to do anything special.
 
This book features 18 local Kyoto professionals—spanning fields such as culinary researchers, photographers, potters, ballerinas, musicians, small farmers, and more—who share their happy moments in Kyoto, guiding readers through Kyoto's twenty-four solar terms on a journey to experience the daily life of the ancient capital.
 
　　▍▏Kyoto: The Splendor of Spring ▏▍
　　﹝Vernal Equinox﹞ When spring arrives and flowers bloom, take some mame mochi and picnic by the Kamo River amidst the cherry blossoms.
　　﹝Qingming Festival﹞ On a holiday, visit the Kyoto Botanical Gardens and try to get lost in its dreamlike greenery.
　　﹝Grain Rain﹞ Stay a night at the "Kanzan Jittoku" guesthouse in Maizuru and get some homemade soy sauce from the farmers.
　　
　　▍▏Kyoto: Summer Festivals ▏▍
　　﹝Start of Summer﹞ After attending the vibrant Aoi Festival, enjoy some seasonal festival food—saba sushi.
　　﹝Minor Heat﹞ During the Gion Festival's Yamaboko Junko, cheer along with the enthusiastic performances of the machiya houses.
　　﹝Major Heat﹞ Attend the Mitarashi Festival at Shimogamo Shrine, letting your feet wade into the clear, shallow stream to cleanse away impurities and bad luck.
　　
　　▍▏Kyoto: The Flavors of Autumn ▏▍
　　﹝End of Heat﹞ The new rice harvested in Tango in September, served with miso-grilled eggplant, is an addictive autumn delight.
　　﹝White Dew﹞ After grilling plump Pacific saury with salt, mix it with white rice steamed in a clay pot.
　　﹝Autumnal Equinox﹞ During the Mid-Autumn Festival, enjoy moon viewing with "Rabbits from the Moon" from the famous wagashi shop "Aoi".
　　
　　▍▏Kyoto: The Joys of Winter ▏▍
　　﹝Start of Winter﹞ After admiring the autumn leaves at the Imperial Palace, head to Horikawa-dori and stroll along the golden carpet of ginkgo leaves.
　　﹝Major Snow﹞ When it's cold, go to Oshi-koji Street, lined with cafes, and ward off the chill with hot coffee and an egg sandwich.
　　﹝Minor Cold﹞ On a morning of the first snow, be sure to visit Ginkaku-ji Temple and listen quietly to the sound of snowflakes falling amidst the pristine white scenery.
 
　　Whether you already live in Kyoto,
　　frequently visit Kyoto,
　　or plan to live in Kyoto one day,
　　this book will make you completely fall in love with this city of a thousand years of heritage.
 
　　Following the 24 solar terms beloved by Kyotoites...
　　It will accompany you to spend every day in a wonderful mood.