Otafuku: Joy of Japan

In shops, shrines, homes and gardens throughout Japan, at noisy festivals and in the most serene teahouses,...
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Author: Amy Katoh
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Otafuku: Joy of Japan by Katoh, Amy

Otafuku: Joy of Japan

$15.83

Otafuku: Joy of Japan

$15.83
Author: Amy Katoh
Format: Paperback
Language: English
In 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.

With 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?

In Otafuku, 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.

Today 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.

Author: Amy Katoh
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Published: 09/28/2021
Pages: 192
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 6.80h x 5.90w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9784805313121

About the Author
Amy Sylvester Katoh resides in Japan and is the author of the bestselling Tuttle books Japan: The Art of Living, Blue and White Japan, and Japan Country Living.

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