Wabi sabi & zen

Close the World Behind the Door. Tokonoma – The Japanese Art of Emptiness in Your Home

A Stem, a Shell, and a Calligraphy Scroll When we close the door to our apartment, the urban noise doesn’t disappear—it slips through the screen, the notifications, the excess of

Walking Along a Country Road in Japan, You Encounter the Ancient Dōsojin

Exploring Rural Paths One must leave behind the futuristic Tokyo, drive out of noisy Osaka, stray from the well-trodden paths of dignified Kyoto, and move past bullet trains, neon-lit districts,

Furuta Oribe – a ruthless killer and sensitive artist in the era of the Sengoku samurai wars

He walked the path of peace and tea, of sword and blood Japan during the Sengoku period (15th–16th century) was a land drenched in blood, torn apart by a multi-generational

Tōrō – The Stone Lanterns of Japan, Where Silence and the Memory of Centuries Burn

A Lantern That Is Not Meant to Illuminate There are certain things that everyone associates with Japan—regardless of whether we have ever been there or how much we know about

Kokedama – A Tiny Moss Planet That Brings the Forest into Our Concrete Homes

A Living Jewel It hangs quietly, modestly – charming, immersed in the still air of the afternoon. A ball of moss, wrapped in string, suspended near a window – like

The Tradition of Kōans in Japan – A Zen Practice That Doesn’t Give Answers, But Takes Them Away

What do you hear when you clap with one hand? Why must you kill the Buddha when you meet him? Could the most important truth in spirituality be a tree

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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"Strong Japanese Women"

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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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