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Simple Lines, Profound Words: Japanese Art and Literature in Contemplation of Time, Transience, and Nature

文学と芸術

Literature & Art

Japanese literature and art are imbued with an ephemeral beauty, steeped in reflection on the elusive and the intangible. At the heart of these creations lies mono no aware—a profound awareness of the impermanence of all things, a gentle melancholy stirred by the passage of the world. Every stroke of calligraphy, every brush mark, every syllable of a haiku expresses a contemplation of life in its purest form, infused with tender reverence for a moment that is already slipping away.

This art draws no boundaries between the everyday and the transcendent—it is a narrative of life lived with awareness, with deep respect for each fleeting instant, like the soothing breath of wind on a sweltering summer day. We invite you on a journey along paths that lead not only through history and tradition, but more deeply through the delicate tremors of the soul and the mind.

The Japanese Art of Fragrance in the Warrior Life and Death of the Samurai

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Oseibo – the Japanese Ritual of Gratitude and Remembrance. Why Does a Student Remember Their Master for a Lifetime?

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72 Japanese Micro-Seasons, Part 2 – Autumn and Winter in the Calendar of Conscious Living

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The 72 Japanese Seasons, Part 1 – Spring and Summer in the Calendar of Subtle Mindfulness

May 26th, or 紅花栄 ("the time when safflower blooms") To be mindful of everyday life and to live in close connection with nature — these are not merely slogans in

Goddess Uzume dances naked and, with her sacred antics, saves us from sorrowful seriousness – Japanese mythology, how timely today

「もっと踊ってよ、アメノウズメさん腕ふり回し、汗かき散らし、首しならせて、踊って、踊って、もっと、もっと」 "Dance for us again, Ame no Uzume Swing your arms, shake off the sweat Tilt your head toward the heavens And dance, dance, again, again" —

A Profound Bond Between Humans and Trees in Japanese Culture and Ukiyo-e Art

"The trees cry out as they die, but you cannot hear them. I lie here and listen to the pain of the forest..." — Moro, Princess Mononoke In the 1930

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An enthusiast of Asian culture with a deep appreciation for the diverse philosophies of the world. By education, a psychologist and philologist specializing in Korean studies. At heart, a programmer (primarily for Android) and a passionate technology enthusiast, as well as a practitioner of Zen and mono no aware. In moments of tranquility, adheres to a disciplined lifestyle, firmly believing that perseverance, continuous personal growth, and dedication to one's passions are the wisest paths in life. Author of the book "Strong Women of Japan" (>>see more)

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