KADOKAWA to Publish 'A Guide to Enjoying the Seasons and Life, Taught by a Tea Master' on July 15
KADOKAWA Corporation will release the book 'A Guide to Enjoying the Seasons and Life, Taught by a Tea Master' (Text by Soga Kitami, Illustrations by Honami Shioya) on July 15, 2026. The book explores enjoying the seasons through daily tea time and features over 160 watercolors in Shioya's first book illustration project. Commemorative events including a talk show and original art exhibition will be held at the Sado Kaikan Meimeiken starting July 17.
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KADOKAWA Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Director, Representative Executive Officer, and CEO: Takeshi Natsuno) will publish 'A Guide to Enjoying the Seasons and Life, Taught by a Tea Master' (Text: Soga Kitami, Illustrations: Honami Shioya) on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Pre-orders are available at bookstores nationwide and online.
(Book cover is an image)
A Life with 'Tea Time' to Unwind the Mind in Busy Days
This book is a compilation of 'how to create a life that appreciates the seasons' taught by a tea master.
Without getting bogged down in difficult etiquette, start by making a cup of tea and taking a moment to pause. Based on such a casual daily tea time, the book introduces colorful sweets, flowers, and seasonal words left by our predecessors month by month, from January to December.
If you read through it like turning a calendar, you should be able to notice the small seasonal changes that are easily overlooked in our busy days.
▽ Scenery of tea time in March
'12 Months of Enjoyment' to Weave a Heart-Rich Year
Hanabiramochi to celebrate the New Year, comparing different types of sakuramochi to enjoy spring, a green maple tea bowl that evokes a landscape of fresh greenery, kurikinton (chestnut sweet) of fruitful autumn, yuzu manju eaten on the winter solstice...
Every time you turn a page, you will encounter '12 Months of Enjoyment' collected with hints from the wisdom of the tea ceremony. It also gently explains how to make tea for beginners.
We propose a life where you can taste the joy of the seasons, making 'ordinary days' softly colorful.
▽ Scenery of tea time in April
Honami Shioya's First 'Illustration' Work! Over 160 Watercolors as Beautiful as an Art Book
Honami Shioya, a highly popular illustrator known for her precise drawing and warm touch, is in charge of 'illustrations' for a book for the first time! Over 160 newly drawn watercolors capturing the colors of the four seasons, such as sweets and flowers, are included.
The illustrated pages of tea utensils and tea rooms, drawn from Shioya's unique perspective, are also highlights. Every time you turn a page, a beautiful and colorful world unfolds, just like an art book.
▽ Scenery of tea time in June
Book Launch Commemorative Event Decided: Taste the World of the Book with All Five Senses!
To commemorate the publication of 'A Guide to Enjoying the Seasons and Life, Taught by a Tea Master', an event will be held where you can experience the world of the book.
■ Event Outline
Dates: Friday, July 17 - Sunday, July 19, 2026
Venue: Sado Kaikan Meimeiken (Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo)
■ Main Contents
- Tea Ceremony & Master-Disciple Talk Show [Limited to 2 days, 17th (Fri) & 18th (Sat) / Advance ticket required]
A program featuring a tea ceremony where Shioya herself demonstrates tea preparation, followed by a talk show. After tasting delicious matcha and sweets, Master Kitami and Shioya will have a friendly chat.
* Advance purchase of an 'Event Ticket with Book' via LivePocket is required to participate.
- Original Art Exhibition [Held from 17th (Fri) to 19th (Sun)]
Original watercolor paintings created for the book will be exhibited. This is open to everyone for free entry. Please view up close the blurring of paints and soft brushstrokes that cannot be fully conveyed in print.
- Venue Purchase Bonus
Those who purchase the book at the venue on the day of the event, as well as those who purchase tickets with the book, will receive an 'original bookmark (2 types)' as a limited bonus.
For details such as purchasing the 'Event Ticket with Book', please check the special website below.
https://livepocket.jp/e/qspc4
* Same-day tickets will not be sold. Please understand in advance.
* For inquiries regarding the event, please use the inquiry form on the above website.
Amazon Purchase Bonus
Customers who purchase on Amazon during the promotion period will receive illustration data drawn by Honami Shioya. These are watercolors depicting the various seasons.
▼ Reservations and purchases here
https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4049026716
* The bonus is applicable to those who ordered on Amazon.co.jp by Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 23:59.
* The download deadline is Tuesday, December 29, 2026, 23:59.
* The Kindle version does not come with a bonus.
* This bonus can be downloaded from the URL received from Amazon when the product is shipped.
Bibliographic Information
'A Guide to Enjoying the Seasons and Life, Taught by a Tea Master'
Text: Soga Kitami
Illustrations: Honami Shioya
Price: 2,420 yen (Base price 2,200 yen + tax)
Release Date: Wednesday, July 15, 2026
* E-book distributed on the same day
Format: A5 size
Pages: 160 pages
ISBN: 978-4-04-902671-9
Published by: KADOKAWA Corporation
KADOKAWA Official
(Book cover is an image)
A Life with 'Tea Time' to Unwind the Mind in Busy Days
This book is a compilation of 'how to create a life that appreciates the seasons' taught by a tea master.
Without getting bogged down in difficult etiquette, start by making a cup of tea and taking a moment to pause. Based on such a casual daily tea time, the book introduces colorful sweets, flowers, and seasonal words left by our predecessors month by month, from January to December.
If you read through it like turning a calendar, you should be able to notice the small seasonal changes that are easily overlooked in our busy days.
▽ Scenery of tea time in March
'12 Months of Enjoyment' to Weave a Heart-Rich Year
Hanabiramochi to celebrate the New Year, comparing different types of sakuramochi to enjoy spring, a green maple tea bowl that evokes a landscape of fresh greenery, kurikinton (chestnut sweet) of fruitful autumn, yuzu manju eaten on the winter solstice...
Every time you turn a page, you will encounter '12 Months of Enjoyment' collected with hints from the wisdom of the tea ceremony. It also gently explains how to make tea for beginners.
We propose a life where you can taste the joy of the seasons, making 'ordinary days' softly colorful.
▽ Scenery of tea time in April
Honami Shioya's First 'Illustration' Work! Over 160 Watercolors as Beautiful as an Art Book
Honami Shioya, a highly popular illustrator known for her precise drawing and warm touch, is in charge of 'illustrations' for a book for the first time! Over 160 newly drawn watercolors capturing the colors of the four seasons, such as sweets and flowers, are included.
The illustrated pages of tea utensils and tea rooms, drawn from Shioya's unique perspective, are also highlights. Every time you turn a page, a beautiful and colorful world unfolds, just like an art book.
▽ Scenery of tea time in June
Book Launch Commemorative Event Decided: Taste the World of the Book with All Five Senses!
To commemorate the publication of 'A Guide to Enjoying the Seasons and Life, Taught by a Tea Master', an event will be held where you can experience the world of the book.
■ Event Outline
Dates: Friday, July 17 - Sunday, July 19, 2026
Venue: Sado Kaikan Meimeiken (Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo)
■ Main Contents
- Tea Ceremony & Master-Disciple Talk Show [Limited to 2 days, 17th (Fri) & 18th (Sat) / Advance ticket required]
A program featuring a tea ceremony where Shioya herself demonstrates tea preparation, followed by a talk show. After tasting delicious matcha and sweets, Master Kitami and Shioya will have a friendly chat.
* Advance purchase of an 'Event Ticket with Book' via LivePocket is required to participate.
- Original Art Exhibition [Held from 17th (Fri) to 19th (Sun)]
Original watercolor paintings created for the book will be exhibited. This is open to everyone for free entry. Please view up close the blurring of paints and soft brushstrokes that cannot be fully conveyed in print.
- Venue Purchase Bonus
Those who purchase the book at the venue on the day of the event, as well as those who purchase tickets with the book, will receive an 'original bookmark (2 types)' as a limited bonus.
For details such as purchasing the 'Event Ticket with Book', please check the special website below.
https://livepocket.jp/e/qspc4
* Same-day tickets will not be sold. Please understand in advance.
* For inquiries regarding the event, please use the inquiry form on the above website.
Amazon Purchase Bonus
Customers who purchase on Amazon during the promotion period will receive illustration data drawn by Honami Shioya. These are watercolors depicting the various seasons.
▼ Reservations and purchases here
https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4049026716
* The bonus is applicable to those who ordered on Amazon.co.jp by Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 23:59.
* The download deadline is Tuesday, December 29, 2026, 23:59.
* The Kindle version does not come with a bonus.
* This bonus can be downloaded from the URL received from Amazon when the product is shipped.
Bibliographic Information
'A Guide to Enjoying the Seasons and Life, Taught by a Tea Master'
Text: Soga Kitami
Illustrations: Honami Shioya
Price: 2,420 yen (Base price 2,200 yen + tax)
Release Date: Wednesday, July 15, 2026
* E-book distributed on the same day
Format: A5 size
Pages: 160 pages
ISBN: 978-4-04-902671-9
Published by: KADOKAWA Corporation
KADOKAWA Official
FAQ
What are the features of this book?
It proposes ways to enjoy the seasons, featuring text by tea master Soga Kitami and over 160 watercolors in the first-ever book illustration project by popular illustrator Honami Shioya.
What happens at the commemorative launch event?
Held at the Sado Kaikan in Shinjuku, Tokyo, it features tea preparation by Honami Shioya, a talk show, and an exhibition of the original watercolor illustrations.
How can I participate in the event?
To attend the tea ceremony and talk show, you must purchase an 'Event Ticket with Book' in advance on LivePocket. The original art exhibition is open for free entry.