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

A year in Osaka, told in twelve original illustrations. The neon of Dotonbori on the cover, and inside, the city through its seasons: frost-covered trees on Mount Kongo in January, the bean-throwing at Naritasan in February, the plum grove at Osaka Castle in March, cherry blossoms along the Okawa in April, a hillside of blue nemophila in May, hydrangeas at Expo Park in June, the fire and boats of Tenjin Matsuri in July, fireworks over the Yodo River in August, the thunder of the Kishiwada Danjiri in September, fireworks set to music in October, autumn colors at Expo Park in November, and the lights of Midosuji in December. This is the Japan of noise and warmth — but also of quiet mornings above the city, where snow still falls. Japanese festivals are marked on their actual dates, so you can follow the year as it unfolds in Osaka. 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.