A fascinating exploration of all things Japan, including the country's history, culture, customs, and cuisine. Whether it's perfecting the art of forest-bathing-- shinrin-yoku --or celebrating imperfections in kintsugi , Japanesse customs have been thriving for centuries alongside modern practices of well-being. In How to Live Japanese , Yutaka Yazawa provides the ultimate insider's guide to the country, full of inspiration and insight to help you experience the very best of Japanese design, cookery, philosophy, and culture. Not only is Tokyo the mother of all metropolises, making it a guiding light for how we can live together amicably in an ever-urbanizing world, but also, with two thirds of the country covered in forest, there is still much respect and celebration of the natural world. From Miyazaki to mountains, sake to sparking joy, find your Zen, discover the joy of ikigai and make time to learn about the land of the rising sun. You'll be all the better for some time spent with How to Live Japanese .tains, sake to sparking joy, find your Zen, discover the joy of ikigai and make time to learn about the land of the rising sun. You'll be all the better for some time spent with How to Live Japanese .

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