Japanese Aesthetics

Exploring the Japanese Concept of Yugen | Mysterious Beauty

One of the things that has always drawn me to Japanese aesthetics is their appreciation of beauty. Japan has shown me that it’s ok to...

The Real Meaning of Shizen – Nature & Creativity

When I lived in Japan and was studying Japanese language I found that the word “shizen” was often used in a contradictory way. For some...

What is Kachou Fuugetsu?Discovering Yourself in Nature

Kachou Fuugetsu – Finding Yourself in Nature Kachou Fuugetsu is a concept that I began to explore after having done a few pilgrimages...

The Complete Guide to Yakisugi (Shou Sugi Ban)

Yakisugi Farm house repurposed Cafe in Japan While living in Japan I became intrigued with these black houses and buildings that I began...

Designing Your Wabi-Sabi Home and Garden

Wabi-sabi is a part of Japanese Aesthetics and philosophy that focuses on the appreciation of imperfection and impermanence. Although...