While researching for my Japan itinerary sometime back, I came across the concept of wabi-sabi for the first time and its simple philosophy captivated me. Wabi-sabi is a Japanese aesthetic concept that emphasises the beauty of imperfection, transience, and the natural cycle of growth and decay. You see, wabi-sabi is life itself. Wabi-sabi is often…
Tag: Japan Arts & Culture
Introducing the Enchanting Totoro Wind Chime by Studio Ghibli
Introducing the Exquisite Totoro Wind Chime, a captivating creation brought to you by Studio Ghibli and crafted by Nousaku, a prestigious casting manufacturer with over a century of experience in Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture.
Mokushoku: 黙食(Silent eating)
Back before I embarked on a personal adventure to backpack solo many years back, I’ve always thought of eating as a social affair. The casual banter, sharing of food opinions and the snitching of delicious bits from your friends’ plates seemed like a good idea. The shared culinary experience can make dining quite fun and…
Kintsugi (金継ぎ): The Japanese Art of Repurposing
Lacquerware is widely-known as an ancient tradition in Japan, and in this post, we discuss what makes kintsugi unique and relevant to life itself. What is Kintsugi? Simply put, Kintsugi (金継ぎ, literally “golden joinery”) is a Japanese art form of making broken things whole again by joining broken pottery pieces with lacquer mixed with gold,…
Forest Bathing: Shinrin-yoku (森林浴)
Forest bathing, also known as shinrin-yoku, is a practice originating from Japan that involves spending time in nature to promote physical and mental well-being. In 1982, the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries created the term shinrin-yoku (森林浴), which directly translates to “forest bathing”.
Lego 31208 Hokusai The Great Wave Splashes in the Brick Scene
Well, I’ve only heard about the release of another adult-themed (not the kind you were thinking about😅) Lego through my inbox this morning while I was sipping coffee, and damn, it was already all sold out when I checked out Lego‘s website. Seriously? Released in January this year, this set was immediately sold out upon…
Travel Japan: Otaru, Hokkaido, Japan
Otaru has a special place in my heart. If you roll vintage warehouses, European-esque steam clock towers and an industrial vibe to a place, you get Otaru. Well, I’m not even surprised if Final Fantasy VII’s Midgar was inspired by this place.
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