Immerse yourself in the elegant world of Japanese flowers, birds, and seasonal landscapes, expressed with rich, vibrant colors.

This adult coloring book captures the four seasons of Japan and the timeless beauty of its flora and fauna. Hana Nurie-chō features motifs ranging from plants praised in the Manyoshu poetry collection to flowers and trees cultivated during the Edo period. Using the meticulous observation of botanical illustration and the refined compositions of traditional bird-and-flower paintings, the designs capture plants at their most radiant and transform them into contemporary artwork. With 30 sophisticated illustrations, turning each page evokes the changing seasons.

This book is ideal for those who want to:

• Enjoy art as a hobby without drawing skills
• Relax and unwind from daily stress

The delicate, beautiful designs are perfect for art therapy, stimulating the mind and fingertips while helping regulate the autonomic nervous system.

1. Ideal “spread layout”

• Left page shows a colored example, right page has the line drawing.
• This minimizes eye movement and allows easy color matching and application.

2. Large, detailed illustrations for immersive coloring

• Designs are large and easy to work with.
• High-quality “Gao” paper is used for smooth coloring with pencils, pens, or watercolor.

3. Freedom to customize

• Follow the example for a sense of accomplishment or create your own color variations and patterns to make unique artwork.

Included Illustrations

01 Plum
02 Weeping Plum
03 Quince
04 Dogtooth Violet
05 White Magnolia
06 Somei Yoshino Cherry
07 Flowering Crabapple
08 Double Cherry Blossom
09 Japanese Kerria
10 Azalea
11 Wisteria
12 Peony
13 Chinese Peony
14 Willow
15 Iris
16 Dayflower
17 Bellflower
18 Hydrangea
19 Hollyhock
20 Lily
21 Lotus
22 Trumpet Creeper
23 Morning Glory
24 Windmill
25 Hibiscus
26 Spider Lily
27 Cockscomb
28 Chrysanthemum
29 Spindle Tree
30 Camellia

Book Highlights

• Features flowers and trees from the Manyoshu era and Edo period
• Detailed, exquisite illustrations inspired by botanical guides
• Large, easy-to-color pages

Book Details

• Length: 64 pages
• Language: Japanese
• Publisher: MdN Corporation
• Release Date: April 28, 2026
• Dimensions: 22.5 × 22.5 × 0.74 cm