This book is a reflective collection of sixty Japanese concepts, proverbs, and philosophies that have shaped everyday life in Japan across generations. Each entry is intentionally short and designed to be read slowly — not as a framework to master, but as a companion to return to during moments of transition, uncertainty, or pause.
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Alongside each concept is a traditional ukiyo-e woodblock print, carefully selected to create a visual reading experience. The artwork is not simply decorative — it offers another way into the teaching, encouraging the reader to reflect not only through words but through image, atmosphere, and feeling.

Rather than offering quick answers, the book creates space: for reconnection, presence, and the kind of wisdom that meets you where you are.

 

What you’ll find in the book

• 60 Japanese concepts and reflections

• Themes of meaning, impermanence, resilience, and everyday presence

• Ukiyo-e prints accompanying each entry

• A gentle, non-prescriptive approach to wellbeing and reflection

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Where to buy

This title is available in the UK and internationally through major book retailers.