Japonisme

A Japanese-inspired guide to living a happier, more fulfilled life.
Japonismeexplores the Japanese art of finding contentment and includes practical tips and tricks to live a happier, healthier, more thoughtful life.
What is your ikigai (purpose)? How do you practice mindfulness in the unpredictability and chaos of everyday life? From shinrinyoku (forest bathing), calligraphy, ikebana (flower arranging) to tea ceremonies and their approach to food, the Japanese have found contentment through traditions,philosophies, and the practice of art. This book shows how we can all incorporate aspects of Japonisme into our daily lives.
Enhance your lifestyle and enrich your mind by looking at life through the lens of wabi-sabi (the transient nature of life), kintsugi (repairing broken ceramics with gold) or kaizen (habit-forming techniques), in an accessible, practical way.

About the author

Erin Niimi Longhurst has always treasured the Japanese traditions that shaped her upbringing. She spends time in Japan every year and currently lives in London. Her blog Island Bell focuses on food travel and lifestyle. She currently works freelance as a digital marketeer.

Summary

A Japanese-inspired guide to living a happier, more fulfilled life.

Product details

• Authors: Erin Niimi Longhurst
• Publisher: Thorsons
• Content: Book
• Product form: Hardback
• Publication date: 30.04.2018
• Subject: Guides > Health; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Other world religions
• EAN: 9780008286040
• ISBN: 978-0-00-828604-0
• Pages: 288
• Dimensions (packing): 13.4 x 18.2 x 2.5 cm
• Subjects: Japan, Mindfulness, SELF-HELP / Motivational & Inspirational, SELF-HELP / Personal Growth / Happiness, BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / Inspiration & Personal Growth, PHILOSOPHY / Eastern, HISTORY / Asia / Japan, Popular psychology, Lifestyle & personal style guides, Philosophy: aesthetics, Flower arranging and floral crafts, Lettering & Calligraphy, Oriental & Indian philosophy, Flower arranging & floral crafts, East Asian & Indian philosophy, Popular philosophy: Meaning of life / finding sense in life, Minimalist lifestyle / Simple living, Calligraphy & hand-lettering, Tea Ceremony, wabi-sabi imperfection, shinrinyoku forest bathing The Little Book of Hygge, kintsugi healing mindset, Japanese philosophy customs culture, well being and happiness Japan East Asia, inspiration and self-help, ikigai find your purpose The Little Book of Ikigai