{"product_id":"letter-writing-set-the-life-of-budori-gusuko","title":"Letter Writing Set - The Life of Budori Gusuko","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis adorable Letter set of The Life of Gusuko Budori is part of the Star Galaxy Series based on four of Kenji Miyazawa's masterpieces. Budori Gusuko is a character in Miyazawa's famous science fiction novella orginally published in 1932. Artist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShinzi Katoh's fantastic adaptations depict \"Song of the Stars,\" \"The Biography of Gusuko Budori,\" \"Gauche the Cellist,\" and \"Night on the Galactic Railroad\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLetter writing sets are a Japanese stationery staple and a great alternative to boxed cards. With plenty of pages for writing a heartfelt message and envelopes printed on the back and front, receiving one of these in the mail is a true delight. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePrinted on Mino Washi paper, a traditional practice that dates back to the 8th century and uses the inner bark of the paper mulberry plant, these sets are pure delight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 pages and 3 envelopes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLetter size approx: 5.5\" x 7.25\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnvelope size approx: 4\" x 6\" \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustration extends to envelope back and front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaged in cellophane\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet the Maker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShinzi Katoh is an iconic Japanese stationery brand known for its whimsical designs. It was founded by artist, goods designer, and picture book author Shinzi Katoh who started his career in the 1970's. During his 50-year career as a designer, Shinzi has created over 15,000 different product designs, including miscellaneous goods, shoes, clothes, picture books, and stationery, both in Japan and internationally. His creations are a playful mix of animals, fairy tale figures, and scenic nature illustrations that bring warmth, joy, and a smile to your face. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2006, he created the extremely popular \"Sora Bear\" character, an environmentally conscious character franchise featuring a pair of polar bear brothers dealing with the impacts of global warming. For his work raising awareness about the environment, Shinzi Katoh won the Environment Minister's Award in Japan in 2010.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shinzi Katoh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46459885650081,"sku":"LS-01078","price":7.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0463\/6154\/2817\/files\/Life_of_Budori_Gusuko_letter_set_3.jpg?v=1779987409","url":"https:\/\/www.pinkmoongoods.com\/products\/letter-writing-set-the-life-of-budori-gusuko","provider":"Pink Moon Goods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}