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Otafuku - by Amy Katoh (Paperback)

Name: Otafuku - by Amy Katoh (Paperback)
Brand: Tuttle Publishing
SKU: 1005651825
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Highlights

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.
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.
192 Pages
Antiques + Collectibles, Figurines

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Book Synopsis

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.

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.

Dimensions (Overall): 6.8 Inches (H) x 5.9 Inches (W) x .7 Inches (D)

Weight: .7 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 192

Genre: Antiques + Collectibles

Sub-Genre: Figurines

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Format: Paperback

Author: Amy Katoh

Language: English

Street Date: September 28, 2021

TCIN: 1005651825

UPC: 9784805313121

Item Number (DPCI): 247-45-7645

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.7 inches length x 5.9 inches width x 6.8 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 0.7 pounds

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