{"product_id":"otafuku-joy-of-japan-9784805313121","title":"Otafuku: Joy of Japan","description":"\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 \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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Tuttle Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50380249137426,"sku":"9784805313121","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_4023aaf3-f23f-4dde-b3ca-85d1ca3111df.jpg?v=1728678774","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/otafuku-joy-of-japan-9784805313121","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}