Book after Book

Hi Erin! First of all, I would like to congratulate you on the publication of Japonisme . Can you please briefly describe your book? A: Thank you so much! To me, Japonisme is about the aspects of Japanese culture that I grew up cherishing, and wanted to share with people who might not have experienced it or heard about it before. It’s my attempt at capturing the words, feelings, and practices that have shaped my upbringing, and think that others might find inspiring or interesting as well. Which aspect of Japonisme comes second nature to you in your daily life and which – on the contrary – do you have to make a more conscious effort to apply? A: This is an excellent question! I think the chapters about food, and the appreciation of it, definitely comes second nature to me – I find cooking incredibly comforting, and love the social aspect around food and how it brings people together. I think taking the time to appreciate the little things, that I touch upon in wabi-sabi and...

Please join me in congratulating Erin Niimi Longhurst , a Japanese/British food, art and travel blogger, on her first book, Japonisme , published today by Harper Collins . The elegance of the simple illustration and the texture of the hardback cover speak of the attention to detail and the traditional values that inspired the creation of this beautiful lifestyle guide. I haven't spent a lot of time with this book yet but I already feel that it will be a great companion in the months to come - as I intend to savour it in small morsels.