Three Japanese concepts, wabi-sabi, ma, and taru wo shiru, each find meaning in what is taken away. In Japanese culture, removing something can be an act of care.
The Art of Less: Japanese Aesthetics of Subtraction Read Post »
Wagashi are more than sweets. They are Japan’s way of tasting the seasons. Each confection carries a moment in time: a plum blossom, a summer raindrop, the first frost of winter.
Wagashi in Japan: Seasonal Sweets and Cultural Meaning Read Post »
Ma is not empty space. It is the interval that gives shape to everything around it — in a tatami room, a garden path, a pause between words, or a quiet afternoon in a kissa.
What Is Ma in Japan? The Beauty of Space and Pause Read Post »
Zen in Japan is more than meditation. Explore how Zen shaped Japanese culture through everyday life, food, gardens, tea, space, and quiet attention.
What Is Zen in Japan? Read Post »
