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Japonisme: Ikigai, Forest Bathing, Wabi-Sabi and More

by Erin Niimi Longhurst
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Japonisme: Ikigai, Forest Bathing, Wabi-Sabi and More
Japonisme: Ikigai, Forest Bathing, Wabi-Sabi and More
Japonisme: Ikigai, Forest Bathing, Wabi-Sabi and More

Explore Japanese culture through personal journey.

If you're intrigued by the beauty of Japanese culture and philosophy, Erin Niimi Longhurst's "Japonisme" could be a delightful addition to your bookshelf. Longhurst combines her personal narratives with the exploration of concepts like Ikigai and Wabi-Sabi, offering a rich, intimate perspective on how these philosophies can influence daily life. It's a gentle introduction to embracing the small pleasures and finding purpose in simplicity.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Japonisme: Ikigai, Forest Bathing, Wabi-Sabi and More

by Erin Niimi Longhurst
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ISBN: 9780008286040
Authors: Erin Niimi Longhurst
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Date of Publication: 2018-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Personal Development, Philosophy, Art, Travel
Related Topics: Psychology, Personal Development, Travelogue
Goodreads rating: 3.74
(rated by 2602 readers)

Description

A Japanese-inspired guide to living a happier, more fulfilled life. This fascinating book, packed full of advice, takes you down the path to a fulfilling and happy life by drawing lessons from Japanese culture and ancient philosophy. It gives you tools to make the most of every day by learning from some of the simple life lessons intrinsic to the Japanese way of being. The book is divided into two themes – Kokoro (heart and mind) and Karada (body). In Kokoro, you learn about ikigai or your purpose, be this in your career or your personal passion for a pastime. Ikigai is fundamental to the Japanese way of life and has been cited as the reason people live long and happy lives. Wabi-sabi and kintsugi are the Japanese philosophies that value imperfection and balance and the importance of approaching life holistically. In part 2, the author shows the practical and actionable steps that Westerners can take to incorporate some Japanese philosophies into their own lives, from forest bathing (shinrinyoku) and connecting with nature, to the delicate art of flower arranging (ikebana) which encourages a mindful state of being, to the practicality of bento boxes. With recipes, lifestyle tips, and lots of ideas to put into practice, the third section of the book will help you establish new routines and habits. Beautifully illustrated throughout by Japanese illustrator
 

Explore Japanese culture through personal journey.

If you're intrigued by the beauty of Japanese culture and philosophy, Erin Niimi Longhurst's "Japonisme" could be a delightful addition to your bookshelf. Longhurst combines her personal narratives with the exploration of concepts like Ikigai and Wabi-Sabi, offering a rich, intimate perspective on how these philosophies can influence daily life. It's a gentle introduction to embracing the small pleasures and finding purpose in simplicity.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.