Otafuku

Joy of Japan

Amy Katoh, Yutaka Satoh

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Tuttle Publishing
15 November 2021

Oriental art; Asian history; Shintoism; Antiques & collectables: ceramics & glass

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.

By: Amy Katoh
Photographs by: Yutaka Satoh
Imprint: Tuttle Publishing
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 178mm, Width: 152mm,
Weight: 482g
ISBN: 9784805313121
ISBN 10: 4805313129
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 15 November 2021
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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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Otafuku

Joy of Japan

Amy Katoh, Yutaka Satoh

$10.99

Paperback

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