Postcard: もり としのり (Mori Toshinori): たびねこ (Tabi-Neko: Travelling Cat): Rice Field

Follow the quiet rhythm of rural life with this postcard illustrated by Toshinori Mori, available now at Wanderlust.

A black and a calico cat stroll along a grassy path between lush rice paddies, their reflections mirrored in the still, shallow water. In the distance, a train glides silently across the elevated track—threading movement and modern life into the pastoral calm. A white heron stands watch nearby, while wildflowers sway gently by the path. Overhead, power lines stretch toward soft clouds in a wide summer sky.

It’s a gentle portrait of harmony between nature, animals, and the subtle pace of everyday journeys—perfect for those who treasure in-between places and the poetry of slow days.