A COLORING SERIES BY SORA MIKAMI
PREFECTURES OF JAPAN
Forty-seven books. Forty-seven prefectures. One country at a time.
ONE COUNTRY, BY LINE
Japan is the rare country that draws itself by line. Tiles, brushwork, mossy stones, paper screens. The seam of a temple eave against the sky. This series gathers all forty-seven prefectures, one volume at a time, into a coloring collection drawn for slow attention.
Each book is forty original line illustrations of one prefecture, rooted in the things that prefecture considers its own: a Yubari melon halved at the rind, a Goryokaku star fort, a Tsubame-Sanjo workshop hammer steady at mid-morning, a single shimenawa at Izumo. The 8.5 x 8.5 inch square format sits comfortably in the hand. Single-sided pages mean no bleed-through. Each volume opens with a short editorial introduction in the register of a magazine essay, not a guidebook.
Volumes can be coloured in any order. Together they sketch a country one place at a time, on paper made for breathing room.
BY REGION
EXPLORE THE COUNTRY
Hover a prefecture to find it on the map, then open its book.
Hokkaido
Japan's northern island of snow country, dairy plains, and drift ice.
Tohoku
The deep north of Honshu: apple orchards, summer festivals, and long winters.
Kanto
The great plain around Tokyo, from the capital to the Pacific and the mountains behind it.
Chubu
The central spine of Japan: the high Alps, the Sea of Japan coast, and the Pacific.
Kansai
The old heart of the country, holding Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, and the temples between them.
Chugoku
The western tail of Honshu, between the calm Inland Sea and the northern coast.
Shikoku
The smallest main island, of pilgrim trails, citrus groves, and river valleys.
Kyushu & Okinawa
The volcanic south and the subtropical islands strung out beyond it.
AVAILABLE NOW
The first volumes are in print. Start anywhere.
47 BOOKS · ONE COUNTRY
EVERY PREFECTURE
Forty original line illustrations for each prefecture, released one volume at a time. Drag your eyes across the shelf, then open any volume.
DRAWN FOR SLOW ATTENTION
Forty illustrations
Each volume holds 40 original black-line illustrations of a single prefecture, a mix of detailed and breathable compositions.
Single-sided pages
Every page is printed on one side only, so colour never bleeds through to the next design.
8.5 x 8.5 inches
A square paperback that sits comfortably in the hand, with room for each scene to breathe.
A short essay
Each book opens with a brief editorial introduction to the prefecture, in the register of a magazine essay, not a guidebook.
WHAT READERS SAY
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Really satisfied with my purches. The texture of the paper is a perfect match for my wide range of crayons feel-wise, escpecially when compared to other coloring books. It's a great way to relax and exercise my creativity. Lines are clear and well drawn, I can't wait for the newer book to drop. Would recommend !
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I didn't have huge expectations when i ordered this, but it's been such a pleasant surprise. The designs are beautiful and thoughtfully made, and the whole experience feels calming and stress free. It's become a lovely way to unwind at the end of the day, really glad i discovered it !!!!
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Got this for my wife for valentine's day as a little extra gift to help her relax and now she is obsessed with it, to the point where I need to beg her to come to sleep… Great product and very happy with it!
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I got recommended this colouring book by a friend of mine and I absolutely love it. It's very well designed and it really helps you relax and go into a flow state. It has plenty of designs, super good value item and unlike others this one is definitely quality and quite well thought through. I'll be buying more of those as gifts😌
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Bought this because I've been trying to spend less time on my phone in the evenings. Honestly wasn't expecting much the designs are super nice and very accurate to japanese culture.
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This was one of the best coloring books I have ever purchased. The designs were incredibly detailed, making this one of the most relaxing experiences, helping me cool down after a long day. The final product as well, no matter what colors I filled it in with, was so beautiful. The blank page was a super smart move from the author as it made sure the colors on the different drawings didn't overlap. Overall 10/10 experience, I highly recommend. I wish there were more drawings tho!!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Prefectures of Japan is a coloring collection by Sora Mikami that explores the country one prefecture at a time. Each book gathers 40 original black-line illustrations rooted in the things that prefecture considers its own, drawn for slow, mindful attention.
Forty-seven, one for every Japanese prefecture, from Hokkaido in the north to Okinawa in the south. They are being released over time, and can be coloured in any order.
Three volumes are published so far: Hokkaido (Volume 1), Aomori (Volume 2), and Iwate (Volume 3). The remaining prefectures are on the way. Join the newsletter to hear when each new volume goes live.
Forty original line illustrations of one prefecture, a mix of detailed and breathable compositions, printed single-sided on white paper. Each volume opens with a short editorial introduction to the prefecture, written in the register of a magazine essay rather than a guidebook.
Every volume is an 8.5 x 8.5 inch square paperback with single-sided pages to prevent bleed-through. The square format sits comfortably in the hand and gives each illustration room to breathe.
Not at all. The volumes are independent and can be coloured in any order. Together they sketch the whole of Japan one place at a time.
All published volumes are available on Amazon as paperbacks at $9.99 each. Search for Sora Mikami on Amazon or visit the author page for the full collection.
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