Oubaitori: The Japanese Art of Self-Acceptance

Stop comparing and start blossoming.

In Japanese, the expression Oubaitori refers to four flowering trees - cherry, plum, peach and apricot. While each blooms in its own way, none is considered more beautiful than the other. The message is simple yet profound: there is no need to compare because you are on your own unique path.

Rooted in Japanese philosophy and the rhythms of the natural world, this book offers a gentle invitation to honour your individuality and embrace the pace of your own growth. Through seasonal rituals, mindful meditations and nature-based exercises, this beautifully illustrated guide helps you move beyond comparison and into a deeper sense of self-worth.

Each blossom offers a lesson for personal growth:
- Sakura(桜 - Cherry Blossom): Symbol of new springtime beginnings and the fleeting beauty of life.
- Ume(梅 - Apricot Blossom): Emblem of strength and quiet resilience through winter's end.
- Momo(桃 - Peach Blossom): Expression of joy, creativity and playful energy with its vivid colours.
- Sumomo(李 - Plum Blossom): Reminder of quiet confidence, independence and the beauty of thriving unnoticed.

Whether you're seeking confidence, renewal or just a moment of stillness, this book is a calming companion to guide you back to yourself - one season, and one blossom, at a time.

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Oubaitori: The Japanese Art of Self-Acceptance

Stop comparing and start blossoming.

In Japanese, the expression Oubaitori refers to four flowering trees - cherry, plum, peach and apricot. While each blooms in its own way, none is considered more beautiful than the other. The message is simple yet profound: there is no need to compare because you are on your own unique path.

Rooted in Japanese philosophy and the rhythms of the natural world, this book offers a gentle invitation to honour your individuality and embrace the pace of your own growth. Through seasonal rituals, mindful meditations and nature-based exercises, this beautifully illustrated guide helps you move beyond comparison and into a deeper sense of self-worth.

Each blossom offers a lesson for personal growth:
- Sakura(桜 - Cherry Blossom): Symbol of new springtime beginnings and the fleeting beauty of life.
- Ume(梅 - Apricot Blossom): Emblem of strength and quiet resilience through winter's end.
- Momo(桃 - Peach Blossom): Expression of joy, creativity and playful energy with its vivid colours.
- Sumomo(李 - Plum Blossom): Reminder of quiet confidence, independence and the beauty of thriving unnoticed.

Whether you're seeking confidence, renewal or just a moment of stillness, this book is a calming companion to guide you back to yourself - one season, and one blossom, at a time.

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Oubaitori: The Japanese Art of Self-Acceptance

Oubaitori: The Japanese Art of Self-Acceptance

by Saori Okada
Oubaitori: The Japanese Art of Self-Acceptance

Oubaitori: The Japanese Art of Self-Acceptance

by Saori Okada

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Stop comparing and start blossoming.

In Japanese, the expression Oubaitori refers to four flowering trees - cherry, plum, peach and apricot. While each blooms in its own way, none is considered more beautiful than the other. The message is simple yet profound: there is no need to compare because you are on your own unique path.

Rooted in Japanese philosophy and the rhythms of the natural world, this book offers a gentle invitation to honour your individuality and embrace the pace of your own growth. Through seasonal rituals, mindful meditations and nature-based exercises, this beautifully illustrated guide helps you move beyond comparison and into a deeper sense of self-worth.

Each blossom offers a lesson for personal growth:
- Sakura(桜 - Cherry Blossom): Symbol of new springtime beginnings and the fleeting beauty of life.
- Ume(梅 - Apricot Blossom): Emblem of strength and quiet resilience through winter's end.
- Momo(桃 - Peach Blossom): Expression of joy, creativity and playful energy with its vivid colours.
- Sumomo(李 - Plum Blossom): Reminder of quiet confidence, independence and the beauty of thriving unnoticed.

Whether you're seeking confidence, renewal or just a moment of stillness, this book is a calming companion to guide you back to yourself - one season, and one blossom, at a time.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781841816715
Publisher: Octopus
Publication date: 09/24/2026
Sold by: Hachette Digital, Inc.
Format: eBook
Pages: 192

About the Author

Saori Okada is the founder of Mogami® 最上 Wellness, where she brings a unique perspective on Japanese holistic wellbeing rooted in cultural tradition and lived experience. A lifelong student of Japanese calligraphy with over 25 years of practice under her gifted name 星洗 (Seisen), Saori draws deeply from Japan's artistic and philosophical heritage. Saori is a Certified Transformational Nutrition Coach (CTNC), a Registered UKIHCA Health Coach, and holds a B.S. in Commerce from the University of Virginia. Before founding Mogami, she spent over seven years in marketing and media analytics across New York and Toronto. Now based in London, she leads Mogami® 最上 Wellness, offering 1:1 coaching, corporate wellbeing programmes, public speaking, and immersive group experiences grounded in Japanese wellness philosophies. She has worked with clients including YouTube, Meta, Mazda, and Carter Jonas, both in the UK and internationally.


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