Wabi sabi & zen

Turn off the world. Step into the water. Furo

And all it takes is courage. Our everyday life resembles an overexcited fair—filled with garish messages, chaotic shouting, and compulsive activity. The stimuli we pack into every hour and minute

Chimerical Masks of Noh Theatre – A Form Truer than Content

The Essence of Japan – the Most Foreign to Us In a world where every emotion must be named, photographed, and published, and every identity declared and defended, the noh

Yagyū Munenori: The Kenjutsu Master Who Taught the Shōguns That the Most Perfect Strike Is the One You Do Not Deliver

“You already know how to deal death. Now learn how not to.” Before Yagyū Munenori became the most powerful sword instructor in Japan, he was the son of a man

The Monk with the Naginata: The Martial Face of Buddhism in Kamakura Japan

Warriors Indifferent to Death Not every mantra leads to enlightenment. Some lead to the battlefield. In Western imagination, Buddhism is often seen as a haven of peace — a path

Reiki. Only today are you truly yourself. Searching for yourself in tomorrows, you’ll sleep through your own life.

Only Today In a world that measures everything—time, pulse, efficiency, the blink of an eye—it’s striking how rarely we measure what truly matters: the present moment and our actual emotions.

Shunbun no Hi – March 21: Japan’s Spring Equinox Holiday

The True Beginning of the Year Today is March 21 – a special day known in Japan as Shunbun no Hi (春分の日), the Spring Equinox. Officially, it is a national

Philosophy & Spirituality

Philosophy and Spirituality of Japan is a realm filled with silence, contemplation, and profound insight into the nature of existence. It is a land where the mystical dimensions of Shinto intertwine with Zen philosophy, creating a unique landscape of thought that invites us on an inner journey.

Mono no aware—the subtle sense of melancholy in the face of impermanence—is just one of the keys to understanding the Japanese view of life. Every moment, every drop of rain, every ripple on the surface of a lake becomes an object of meditation, an opportunity to immerse oneself in deep awareness of presence and transience.

Walking the path of bushidō, samurai warriors shaped not only their bodies but also their spirits, striving for harmony between honor and instinct, life and death.

These are just some of the themes that await you in the “Philosophy and Spirituality” section.

In the Silence of a Fleeting Moment: In Search of Infinity, Mindfulness, Beauty, and Harmony in Imperfection

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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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