Japanese philosophy

Start adopting these 7 Japanese concepts to transform your life and appreciate the simple things, while challenging you to question daily routines.

At our interior design firm, we find inspiration in the Japanese philosophy of Kanso. With Kanso, we honor the understated elegance and quiet strength that comes from a simplified approach to design. In a world filled with noise and distractions, we seek to create havens of serenity where you can find respite. By carefully selecting each element and removing the superfluous, we can craft spaces that evoke a sense of balance, harmony, and mindful living.

One philosophy that has inspired the publishing of our first poetry book "Back to Earth" is the Japanese concept of #kintsugi.

Omoiyari (oh-moy-yar-ee)

Kaizen is a term that refers to on-going or continuous improvement. The definition of kaizen comes from two Japanese words: ‘kai’ meaning ‘change’ and ‘zen’ meaning ‘good’. The Japanese philosophy was first introduced by Toyota back in the 1980s and has since been adopted by thousands of companies around the globe. This lean transformation encourages an improvement culture that gradually increases quality, efficiency, and profitability.

Ikigai is the subject of a new book by Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles, who lived among the people of Okinawa, Japan, who only ever eat until they're 80 per cent full and don't retire.

We look at 12 of the inspiring concepts from Japanese culture. These concepts can be applied to daily life for personal growth and development. Including Ikigai, Wabi-Sabi, Yugen, Kaizen, and more

Are you living your best life? Or do you just go to work and pay the bills? Ikigai the Japanese secret to a long and happy life can transform your existence!