Can cooking benefit your mental health?
There are plenty of articles out there discussing ways in which cooking can benefit your mental health. Just think about all the professional terminologies that…
How to find your Ikigai
Ikigai is a Japanese concept linked to one’s purposes and values. There is no direct English translation but it refers to the reason you get…
The concept of wabi-sabi in wooden objects
In this article we will explore how the Japanese concept of wabi-sabi is found in wooden objects. But first, it is important to understand what…
The secrets of the healthy Japanese diet
A traditional Japanese diet is well balanced. It contains more fish than red meat, plenty of vegetables, pickled and fermented foods, and small portions of…
An Intro To Slow Living – Tips And Advice
If you haven't heard yet of the Slow Living trend - now more than ever you have the chance to practice it fully. The title…
10 Steps to Achieving Flow – Zen and Happiness At Work
Have you ever lost yourself in a project, so much so that you completely lost track of time? Being consumed by a task like that,…
Macrobiotics: A Japanese Concept for Balance In Your Diet
Macrobiotics is all about eating in balance. Japanese philosopher George Ohsawa developed this increasingly popular diet. He believed in a holistic approach to health that…
Wabi-Sabi: How To Embrace This Ancient Japanese Philosophy At Home And Life?
Does your to-do list look like a never-ending chore? Do you feel the constant need to keep refreshing your wardrobe and improving your home to…
Less (Stuff) Is More (Happiness): The Rise Of Minimalism Over Materialism
As a lifestyle ethos, minimalism encourages people eschew materialistic tendencies by spending their money on experiences rather than possessions. Popularised by nomads and driven by…
This Japanese Method Releases Stress In 5 Minutes
Stress is a natural part of life. While a certain amount of stress in our lives is normal and even necessary to keep us going,…
Ikigai – Japanese Secret To A Long And A Happy Life
The Japanese island of Okinawa nicknamed the Village of Longevity has residents with the highest life expectancy in the world. They also largely share a…
Why Minimalistic Interiors Are Good For Your Wellbeing
It’s a messy world and we all get the urge to try and organise what’s around us. How to get going around this smartly? The…
Japanese Onsen: The Healing Power Of Water
If you've never heard of or tried onsen before - you don't know what you're missing. An onsen is a hot natural spring where you…
Danshari – Decluttering For A Happier Life
There’s a new movement raising around the world. Perhaps you’ve heard of it: Danshari. Its three kanji characters signify, respectively, refusal, disposal and separation. You can simply…
Japanese Minimalism: What Japan Can Teach You About Living Simply
In last years Europe has created a fascination for Scandinavian minimalism and simple, natural living. However, Scandinavians were not the only one who are in…
