Blog – Donko Books

Reiwa

Published on April 29, 2019 by DonS

I first heard the choice of the new era name while I was falling asleep to the BBC World Service news. Which is why I began the following day half-convinced that there had been a… More

Golden Week Special

Published on April 28, 2019April 28, 2019 by DonS

Golden Week this year sees the end of the Heisei era as the blossom fades and the beginning of the Reiwa era as the new green emerges. At present the great cherry tree outside Donko… More

Birthday for Masako and her book

Published on February 21, 2017February 22, 2017 by DonS

Yesterday was 21 February 2017 and the birthday of our author Masako Saito. She would have been 86 years old. In celebration and in fondest memory of this remarkable writer and scholar we published her… More

February in Cumbria

Published on February 9, 2017 by DonSLeave a comment

Snowdrops are in flower and the first daffodil waves and bobs its golden head outside Ona Ash. Light enough in the morning for an early walk at 7am and in the evening for a late stroll at 6pm. But everywhere is thick crusty clarty mud!

Post today

Published on February 9, 2017April 28, 2019 by DonSLeave a comment

Freezing grey day with the mind full of the gorgeous colours of multi-layered kimonos. On such a day shades such as palest primrose and softest blues would be revealed with a drawing back of the sleeve.

In reply!

Published on February 6, 2017February 9, 2017 by DonS1 Comment

This sounds very promising for a world that needs more understanding and romance!