{"title":"Miyako Watanabe","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMiyako Watanabe\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a captivating exploration of traditional and contemporary Japanese culture through her evocative storytelling. Her works, such as \u003cem\u003eTales of Green Tea\u003c\/em\u003e, immerse readers in the delicate rituals and vibrant customs that shape everyday life, blending rich detail with poetic sensitivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for those drawn to the arts and cultural narratives, Watanabe’s books invite reflection on the subtle beauty found in simplicity and tradition. Her writing celebrates the timeless connection between nature, art, and human experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tales-of-green-tea-by-miyako-watanabe-9780349447193","title":"Tales of Green Tea","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the 300-year-old Ippodo tea shop in Kyoto, time passes at the gentle pace of green tea leaves brewing in a kyusu teapot. Written by the store's current owner, Miyako Watanabe, \u003cem\u003eTales of Green Tea\u003c\/em\u003e offers an account of everyday life at this beloved spot, but also of the knowledge, encounters, and discoveries that come with a life steeped in tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough evocative, sensory snapshots across the seasons, Watanabe traces the life of tea: from the quiet patience of growing and harvesting to the meditative rituals of the ceremony. By weaving together the history of the tradition with its place in contemporary Japanese culture, this meditative and lyrical book brings to light the wisdom and endless flow of stories to be found in a simple cup of tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47734528868588,"sku":"9780349447193","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780349447193-tales-of-green-tea.jpg?v=1781221714"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/miyako-watanabe.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}