AOMORI 2027｜Twelve Illustrated Views of Japan カレンダー

A year in Aomori, told in twelve original illustrations. Hirosaki Castle on the cover, and inside, the far north through its seasons: the wood-stove train of Tsugaru in January, snow lanterns at Hirosaki Castle in February, the dawn market on Tatehana Wharf in March, the spring festival in Aomori City in April, apple blossoms at Hirosaki in May, the lake festival at Towada in June, the harbour festival at the Hakkoda-maru in July, the burning lanterns of Nebuta in August, the air show at Misawa in September, autumn along Oirase in October, the great ginkgo of Kitakanegasawa in November, and paper lanterns lighting the winter streets in December. Half the year here is snow. Then, for six nights in August, the whole city burns with light. This is the Japan of deep winters and fierce summers — where the apples are sweeter for the cold, and the festivals louder for the dark. Japanese festivals are marked on their actual dates. Drawn by hand rather than photographed. Hang it on a wall, and the seasons move through the room. A gift for anyone who loves Japan — or a small window onto it, all year long.