Water, Wood, and Wild Things: Learning Craft and Cultivation in a Japanese Mountain Town - Kirshner Hannah notions If these colors define summer

If these colors define summer

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Water, Wood, and Wild Things: Learning Craft and Cultivation in a Japanese Mountain Town - Kirshner Hannah notions If these colors define summerThis takes readers on a journey through the culture and craftsmanship of a traditional Japanese town, where ancient practices like sak brewing, charcoal firing, and duck hunting are still alive. The author, an American food writer, spends years working alongside local artisans in Yamanaka, learning their crafts and understanding how their work sustains the community. From the misty forests to the terraced rice fields, the story explores the deep