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A Graceful Life Appreciating the Four Seasons. Chef Masayo Saegusa's Elegant Days Captured in Beautiful Photographs - "Shaku: Taoyaka ni" to be Released July 4

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Published Jul 2, 2026 7:30 PM ・ Updated Jul 8, 2026 8:51 PM ・ 5 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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A Graceful Life Appreciating the Four Seasons. Chef Masayo Saegusa's Elegant Days Captured in Beautiful Photographs - "Shaku: Taoyaka ni" to be Released July 4 — Image: PR TIMES

Sekai Bunka Publishing (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) will release the book "Shaku: Taoyaka ni" (by Masayo Saegusa) on July 4 (Sat). This is a lifestyle book conveying the aesthetic sense of chef Masayo Saegusa

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Sekai Bunka Publishing (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) will release the book "Shaku: Taoyaka ni" (by Masayo Saegusa) on July 4 (Sat).

This is a lifestyle book conveying the aesthetic sense of chef Masayo Saegusa. It is a profound work that captures the fleeting beauty of each season as the colors of daily life, with subtle, impressive touches. It features her cooking, her free and diverse use of tableware, and her arrangements for flowers and seasonal events. The evocative photographs by Yayoi Haoka convey the joy of the four seasons. The book offers many ideas that readers can incorporate into their own lives.

♦ Dining Tables Enjoying the Bounty of the Seasons

In spring, savor the bitterness of freshly picked mountain vegetables; in summer, create a cool atmosphere with almond jelly sprinkled with sudachi. Cherishing "seasonal" ingredients at the daily dining table is the ultimate luxury. The photo shows a summer dining scene at the Saegusa home. The sparkle of glass amidst the dappled sunlight is also part of the feast.

♦ Versatile Tableware Usage

Saegusa's style also involves enjoying tableware freely, without being confined to a single purpose. The photo shows a classic piece from the Finnish ceramics brand "iittala," born in the 1930s. It can be used not only as a vase but also as a water pitcher for tea ceremonies or a container for stationery. Fried chicken can even be generously served in a sand bowl used as a flower vase. It is full of playful ideas that are easy to imitate.

♦ Seasonal Events with Loved Ones

For seasonal events such as the five seasonal festivals and Christmas, elaborate efforts are made in cooking and arrangements. Share the feeling of gratitude for reaching this day again with family and friends. The photo shows a Christmas scene at a villa in Nasushiobara. A tree of Nordic origin, made from scrap materials, is decorated with white and silver ornaments.

♦ Author Profile: Masayo Saegusa (Saegusa Masayo)

Born in Tokyo in 1941. Spent her childhood in Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture. Graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts with a degree in composition. Has been running a by-invitation-only cooking class in Aoyama, Tokyo, for over 50 years, proposing dishes and arrangements that cherish the four seasons.

♦ Publication Details: "Shaku: Taoyaka ni"

Release Date: July 4, 2026 (Sat)

Price: 2,750 yen (tax included)

Specifications: B5 size, 88 pages

Publisher: Sekai Bunka Publishing Co., Ltd.

https://books.sekaibunka.com/book/b10171091.html

https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4418265082

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The images showcase the lifestyle presented in the book '綽たおやかに', featuring seasonal dining, versatile use of tableware, and festive decorations. They include a book cover, a summer dining scene, various uses of iittala vases, and Christmas decorations in a log house, reflecting the author's aesthetic.

The book cover for '綽たおやかに' (Shaku Taoyakani) by Masayo Saegusa, published by Sekai Bunka Publishing Inc.
A summer dining scene with various dishes and drinks on a table, set outdoors under dappled sunlight, as described in the article.
Various uses of iittala vases, including as a flower vase and for holding stationery, demonstrating versatile tableware use.
A Christmas scene in a log house, featuring a fireplace and a wooden Christmas tree decorated with white and silver ornaments.
A collection of Christmas decorations and food, including a wreath, a cheese wheel, and an advent wreath, in a log house setting.

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Sekai Bunka Publishing (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) will release the book "Shaku: Taoyaka ni" (by Masayo Saegusa) on July 4 (Sat). This is a lifestyle book conveying the aesthetic sense of chef Masayo Saegusa. It is a profound work that captures the fleeting beauty of each season as the colors of daily life, with subtle, impressive touches. It features her cooking, h

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