A simple yet profound food culture that values balance and the seasons. The term “washoku” is widely known around the world, but the fact that its basic form is a style called “一汁三菜 - ichiju sansai...
Placing your mind in the present moment. This is the wisdom of Zen, which has continued for over a thousand years. We are connected to the world at an unprecedented speed and live surrounded by inf...
On Okinawa, Japan's southernmost island, there is a saying that expresses the spirit of peace"命どぅ宝". Literally translated, it means “life is treasure.” However, the meaning behind these words reson...
What is Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park? Learn about the past and pray for peace. To connect the memories of war to the future.In Hiroshima, there is a place that has overcome the most destructive m...
A quiet beauty resides in what is not perfect. For example, a cracked teacup, a faded wooden pillar, a rain-soaked stone garden.It may not be perfect or new, but there is a soothing landscape that ...
It may be the essence of peace that the heart does not ripple. What is peace? Peace" as spoken of in the media is often spoken of in the context of national and international affairs. The absence o...
Subtract“ instead of ”add. The sense of beauty that resides in the margins and hints for how to live. Suddenly, you can get away from the bustling and busy daily life and just face yourself in an e...
Strength in the serenity of the "Zen" that resides in the everyday. It may not seem special at first glance, but it is the warmth and politeness you feel at a moment's notice.The spirit of "Zen" ...
In Edo-period Japan (1603–1868), tattoos were not always an art form—they were once used as punishments. Criminals were marked with inked symbols on visible parts of their bodies, branding them for...