ShizenStyleMar 14, 20197 minThe Real Meaning of Shizen – Nature & CreativityWhen I lived in Japan and was studying Japanese language I found that the word “shizen” was often used in a contradictory way. For some...
ShizenStyleMar 13, 20196 minWhat is Kachou Fuugetsu?Discovering Yourself in NatureKachou Fuugetsu – Finding Yourself in Nature Kachou Fuugetsu is a concept that I began to explore after having done a few pilgrimages...
ShizenStyleMar 13, 201910 minThe 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...
ShizenStyleMar 11, 201913 minDesigning Your Wabi-Sabi Home and GardenWabi-sabi is a part of Japanese Aesthetics and philosophy that focuses on the appreciation of imperfection and impermanence. Although...