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Japonisme: Ikigai, Forest Bathing, Wabi-sabi and more
A Japanese-inspired guide to living a happier, more fulfilled life.
Japonisme explores the Japanese art of findingcontentment and includes practical tips and tricksto 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(fl ower arranging) to tea ceremonies and their approach tofood, 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 lifethrough 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.
Japonisme explores the Japanese art of findingcontentment and includes practical tips and tricksto 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(fl ower arranging) to tea ceremonies and their approach tofood, 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 lifethrough 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.
293 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 1, 2018
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Erin Niimi Longhurst
7 books71 followersErin Niimi Longhurst is a half-Japanese, half-British writer and blogger. She currently works as a social media and digital consultant, helping charities, nonprofits, and foundations to improve their interactions with those who are important to them, by telling their stories more effectively online. Her blog, Island Bell, focuses on food, travel, and lifestyle. She is a graduate of the University of Manchester with a degree in social anthropology.
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November 18, 2023
3,5⭐️
Un petit livre plaisant qui donne des pistes pour bien vivre, j’aurais aimé cependant que soit développé plus en profondeur les chapitres, j’ai l’impression d’un survol.
J’aurais aimé par exemple que l’autrice développe plus les idées d’où vient tel tradition pourquoi historiquement ???
Autre chose j’apprécie ces livres qui peuvent nous aider à prendre soi de nous mais je ne peux pas m’empêcher de revenir à ce que je disais dans la review précédente ne pas oublier que tout n’est pas entièrement de notre faute ce n’est pas parce que vous ne méditait pas que vous êtes stressée. La société dans son ensemble est stressante et c’est ça qu’il faut questionner d’un autre côté si vous ressentez un réel bienfait de la méditation faites-le pour vous mais pas parce que dans un livre on vous le dit. Le bonheur se construit pas à pas.
Un petit livre plaisant qui donne des pistes pour bien vivre, j’aurais aimé cependant que soit développé plus en profondeur les chapitres, j’ai l’impression d’un survol.
J’aurais aimé par exemple que l’autrice développe plus les idées d’où vient tel tradition pourquoi historiquement ???
Autre chose j’apprécie ces livres qui peuvent nous aider à prendre soi de nous mais je ne peux pas m’empêcher de revenir à ce que je disais dans la review précédente ne pas oublier que tout n’est pas entièrement de notre faute ce n’est pas parce que vous ne méditait pas que vous êtes stressée. La société dans son ensemble est stressante et c’est ça qu’il faut questionner d’un autre côté si vous ressentez un réel bienfait de la méditation faites-le pour vous mais pas parce que dans un livre on vous le dit. Le bonheur se construit pas à pas.
May 15, 2018
If there is something I love besides reading, that's certainly travelling. And one of the destinations I keep closest to my heart is and will always be Japan. I have always regarded Japanese culture with fascination. Tradition, philosophy, ART. This book explores the concept of Japonisme through the roots and pillars of the Japanese way of achieving happiness and fulfillment.
A true delight outside, with a gorgeous cover design, and inside, beautifully illustrated and drawn up.
Perfect coffee-table book for lovers of the Japanese culture and art of living.
*I received an ARC from the Publisher in exchange for an honest review
A true delight outside, with a gorgeous cover design, and inside, beautifully illustrated and drawn up.
Perfect coffee-table book for lovers of the Japanese culture and art of living.
*I received an ARC from the Publisher in exchange for an honest review
August 22, 2018
Finished in one sitting since it’s a short and quick read. I don’t understand the point of this book. The author has put together a list of Japanese concepts/philosophies, threw in some personal anecdotes, and finished off with a serving of royalty-free images from unsplash.com. Perhaps a clueless gaijin (foreigner) would have found this book informative, or helpful even, but sadly it did nothing for me.
April 14, 2018
The Danish have 'Hygge', Italians have 'Dolce far Niente and the Japanese..
well they just seem to have everything covered in the art of living a calm, peaceful and productive life.
Japanisme, is a wonderful book. I have always been interested in their traditions and ceremonies and devoured the wisdom within it's pages. It will be a well thumbed guide for me, if only just to remind myself to sometimes 'stop'.
Every thing in the Japanese way of life has a meaning, everything is done with mindfulness and ritual.
In three parts, this book covers life, food, crafts self improvement and generally helps us find peace and contentment. Our lives are a continuous rush to get things done and rarely do we enjoy the process, we do not take time to 'please ourselves', and find time to relax.
With the tips and information provided, there are recipes also included, we can at least find small steps to enrich and improve our daily habits.
It is a must have for those of us who need more personal time and cannot find a way to have more of it.
well they just seem to have everything covered in the art of living a calm, peaceful and productive life.
Japanisme, is a wonderful book. I have always been interested in their traditions and ceremonies and devoured the wisdom within it's pages. It will be a well thumbed guide for me, if only just to remind myself to sometimes 'stop'.
Every thing in the Japanese way of life has a meaning, everything is done with mindfulness and ritual.
In three parts, this book covers life, food, crafts self improvement and generally helps us find peace and contentment. Our lives are a continuous rush to get things done and rarely do we enjoy the process, we do not take time to 'please ourselves', and find time to relax.
With the tips and information provided, there are recipes also included, we can at least find small steps to enrich and improve our daily habits.
It is a must have for those of us who need more personal time and cannot find a way to have more of it.
May 17, 2019
This is one of the most aesthetic looking books I have ever owned. It was promising at first sight and certainly worth keeping. It’s generally a short and easy read on a topic I am rather interested in. But when I put it down and ask myself what I have learned, the truth is: not much. I am contemplating learning ikebana or chado, but aside from these considerations this isn’t some life changing book I was imagining it to be. It’s really just a scrapbook of random snippets about Japanese culture: shallow self-help advice (walk in the forest, be mindful, find your purpose in life), random recipes for snacks and food, random art and design instructions. But yet, it is clear that this book was a product of loving labour, and the passion put into the pages really stood out to me, even if I didn’t learn a lot from it.
Also, The illustrations are really pleasing to the eyes, but it would be great if there’s an illustration accompanying each jargon. The inconsistency makes the reading experience a little unsatisfying.
Overall a pretty interesting and aesthetically pleasing book that covers the most basic aspects of Japanese culture. But I would be very very surprised if readers who are keen on the subject are satisfied with the depth and organisation of topics this book offers.
Also, The illustrations are really pleasing to the eyes, but it would be great if there’s an illustration accompanying each jargon. The inconsistency makes the reading experience a little unsatisfying.
Overall a pretty interesting and aesthetically pleasing book that covers the most basic aspects of Japanese culture. But I would be very very surprised if readers who are keen on the subject are satisfied with the depth and organisation of topics this book offers.
December 15, 2020
เรื่อยเปื่อย เป็นนามธรรม และจับความเชื่อมโยงของแต่ละหัวข้อย่อยได้ยาก ทั้งๆ ที่หนังสือมุ่งชูประเด็นความเป็นเอกลักษณ์ทางจิตวิญญาณของญี่ปุ่นเป็นอย่างเดียวด้วยนะ ถ้าตัดจุดเด่นเรื่องรูปเล่มงาม ภาพประกอบสวย และจุดเล็กจุดน้อยแบบพวกศัพท์เก๋ๆ ไป คิดว่าจะอ่านก็ได้ไม่อ่านก็ไม่ได้พลาดอะไร ผ่านๆ
ปล. รวมศัพท์เก๋ในบท "อาบป่า" มาไว้ จะได้ไม่ต้องอ่าน
โคโมะเรบิ - แสงที่ลอดผ่านร่มเงาไม้ในป่า
โคกะราชิ - สายลมอ่อนๆ ที่พัดใบไม้ร่วงหล่นจากกิ่ง
คาวะอาคาริ-แสงจันทร์สะท้อนผิวน้ำจนระยิบระยับ!?
ครับ แค่นี้แหละสาระสำคัญที่ผมได้ 555
ปล. รวมศัพท์เก๋ในบท "อาบป่า" มาไว้ จะได้ไม่ต้องอ่าน
โคโมะเรบิ - แสงที่ลอดผ่านร่มเงาไม้ในป่า
โคกะราชิ - สายลมอ่อนๆ ที่พัดใบไม้ร่วงหล่นจากกิ่ง
คาวะอาคาริ-แสงจันทร์สะท้อนผิวน้ำจนระยิบระยับ!?
ครับ แค่นี้แหละสาระสำคัญที่ผมได้ 555
January 18, 2019
Japonisme is a book on the “Japanese-inspired guide to living a happier, more fulfilled life”.
I recently decided to check out the entire fad with books on Ikigai, Lagom, Hygge etc. And so, preceding this, I’d just read “Ikigai” by Hector Garcia. Between the two, I would say Japonisme is the better written book. It is more of a memoir/lifestyle book whereas Ikigai was based heavily on research.
Coming to Japonisme, the author is born to an English father and Japanese mother. She draws on memory and her heritage to elaborate on Japanese daily living, their customs and little rituals that when turned into a discipline gradually go on to becoming a way of life. Along the way, she illustrates the popular cultural customs, beliefs and benefits thereof.
Concepts that stood out for me:
1. Ikigai – a person’s “raison d’être” or reason for living… that which drives you to wake up every morning and go about your day.
2. Wabi Sabi – to be honest, I related more to this concept than Ikigai even. This belief teaches one to embrace imperfection and impermanence. E.g. it would tell you to age gracefully rather than going to great lengths to look young or perfect. Another example is the passing of time or concept of transience and how to accept this without hurrying, without stressing and enjoying the present moment. It borders very close to mindfulness.
3. Shinrin-yoku – the concept of forest bathing or being nourished by nature. This simply means finding the time to be with nature for a few minutes each day, which greatly helps the soul and mind to replenish its juices; something as easy as taking up gardening or going for walks outside in silence.
4. Penmanship and sumi-e – The Japanese art of calligraphy is about discipline and perseverance until you get each character/stroke just right. This has more to do with training the mind to focus on the present task rather than waver. Before you know it, there is order and precision in all things you do.
There are various other things the writer touches upon – tea, Ikebana (flower arrangement), food, and hot springs. While it is one thing to expound the Japanese way of life on paper, it’s another to provide practical examples of how to incorporate these in one’s life. To that end, the writer definitely walks the talk by sharing anecdotes from her life.
What I liked about this book was how relatable it is, not just to my own memories of growing up but also to many (often forgotten or cast aside) Indian cultural norms – yoga/pranayama in the mornings, followed by bathing and praying to your God and ancestors, eating a balanced diet rich in all essential nutrients (in proportion), being frugal in means, upholding community values, maintaining a work-life balance, staying fit and active, passing on family traditions etc.
The only reason this wouldn’t be a 5-star book would be because some parts felt more forced - I found the recipes quite interesting but I could also have done without them. The portion on tea, on the other hand, was A+ (but then I quite like tea).
All in all, this book is worth its salt if you’re looking to dip your toes into the Japanese lifestyle genre.
I recently decided to check out the entire fad with books on Ikigai, Lagom, Hygge etc. And so, preceding this, I’d just read “Ikigai” by Hector Garcia. Between the two, I would say Japonisme is the better written book. It is more of a memoir/lifestyle book whereas Ikigai was based heavily on research.
Coming to Japonisme, the author is born to an English father and Japanese mother. She draws on memory and her heritage to elaborate on Japanese daily living, their customs and little rituals that when turned into a discipline gradually go on to becoming a way of life. Along the way, she illustrates the popular cultural customs, beliefs and benefits thereof.
Concepts that stood out for me:
1. Ikigai – a person’s “raison d’être” or reason for living… that which drives you to wake up every morning and go about your day.
2. Wabi Sabi – to be honest, I related more to this concept than Ikigai even. This belief teaches one to embrace imperfection and impermanence. E.g. it would tell you to age gracefully rather than going to great lengths to look young or perfect. Another example is the passing of time or concept of transience and how to accept this without hurrying, without stressing and enjoying the present moment. It borders very close to mindfulness.
3. Shinrin-yoku – the concept of forest bathing or being nourished by nature. This simply means finding the time to be with nature for a few minutes each day, which greatly helps the soul and mind to replenish its juices; something as easy as taking up gardening or going for walks outside in silence.
4. Penmanship and sumi-e – The Japanese art of calligraphy is about discipline and perseverance until you get each character/stroke just right. This has more to do with training the mind to focus on the present task rather than waver. Before you know it, there is order and precision in all things you do.
There are various other things the writer touches upon – tea, Ikebana (flower arrangement), food, and hot springs. While it is one thing to expound the Japanese way of life on paper, it’s another to provide practical examples of how to incorporate these in one’s life. To that end, the writer definitely walks the talk by sharing anecdotes from her life.
What I liked about this book was how relatable it is, not just to my own memories of growing up but also to many (often forgotten or cast aside) Indian cultural norms – yoga/pranayama in the mornings, followed by bathing and praying to your God and ancestors, eating a balanced diet rich in all essential nutrients (in proportion), being frugal in means, upholding community values, maintaining a work-life balance, staying fit and active, passing on family traditions etc.
The only reason this wouldn’t be a 5-star book would be because some parts felt more forced - I found the recipes quite interesting but I could also have done without them. The portion on tea, on the other hand, was A+ (but then I quite like tea).
All in all, this book is worth its salt if you’re looking to dip your toes into the Japanese lifestyle genre.
April 19, 2018
This is one of the most beautiful books I have read. It’s so delicate, personal and approachable with every aspect of Japanese culture it discusses. The photography within it is breath taking.
This book is a must have for anyone who enjoys the Japanese culture and lifestyle, and I would recommend it to anyone looking to make small but impactful changes in their life.
This book is a must have for anyone who enjoys the Japanese culture and lifestyle, and I would recommend it to anyone looking to make small but impactful changes in their life.
August 31, 2021
O carte-experiență, nu neapărat o lectură (chiar asa a zis sora mea) care merita rasfoită mai des pentru a ne aduce aminte că deconectarea este bună. Nu am fost de acord cu tot ce scrie în ea (cultul exagerat al muncii, de ex) dar mi-au plăcut multe recomandări și principii din cultura japoneză, mai ales cele care te îndeamnă la introspecție, la timp petrecut doar cu tine.
Un citat care mi-a plăcut:
”Mult prea adesea, ajungem să fim captivi în vârtejul sarcinilor zilnice, stresați și sleiți de puteri. Ne aflăm sub presiunea permanentă de a atinge perfecțiunea în tot ceea ce facem, de a fi fericiți (niciodată triști, furioși sau supărați) și de a arăta impecabil. Ni se spune ca ar trebui să le facem pe toate și să avem rezultate excelente în toate aspectele vieții noastre - să avem o carieră de succes, să petrecem timp de calitate cu familia noastră, să ne hrănim corect, să avem grijă de corpul nostru și multe altele.
Însă o astfel de abordare a vieții se află sub semnul dezechilibrului și nu ține cont de tumultul existenței reale, în care zi de zi avem termene-limită de respectat, avem de suportat indispozitiile celorlalți sau în care noi sau cei dragi nouă se îmbolnăvesc. Totul se petrece într-un ritm foarte alert și în condiții de stres. Așadar, o astfel de abordare este, în cel mai bun caz, nerealista și de neatins, dar poate deveni de-a dreptul periculoasă. ”
Un citat care mi-a plăcut:
”Mult prea adesea, ajungem să fim captivi în vârtejul sarcinilor zilnice, stresați și sleiți de puteri. Ne aflăm sub presiunea permanentă de a atinge perfecțiunea în tot ceea ce facem, de a fi fericiți (niciodată triști, furioși sau supărați) și de a arăta impecabil. Ni se spune ca ar trebui să le facem pe toate și să avem rezultate excelente în toate aspectele vieții noastre - să avem o carieră de succes, să petrecem timp de calitate cu familia noastră, să ne hrănim corect, să avem grijă de corpul nostru și multe altele.
Însă o astfel de abordare a vieții se află sub semnul dezechilibrului și nu ține cont de tumultul existenței reale, în care zi de zi avem termene-limită de respectat, avem de suportat indispozitiile celorlalți sau în care noi sau cei dragi nouă se îmbolnăvesc. Totul se petrece într-un ritm foarte alert și în condiții de stres. Așadar, o astfel de abordare este, în cel mai bun caz, nerealista și de neatins, dar poate deveni de-a dreptul periculoasă. ”
October 6, 2020
Este libro es un paseo por las buenas costumbres de Japón y un tributo a su cultura popular. En él, aprenderás curiosidades sobre comida, el té, los hogares típicos, las flores o la caligrafía y además profundizarás en conceptos tan importantes como tus sueños, objetivos, emociones y autoestima.
Es un libro para leer poco a poco y disfrutar de cada una de las enseñanzas, a la vez que aprendes o tomas apuntes para recordar mejor todo lo que vas aprendiendo. Tanto si sois forofos de Japón como si no, os recomiendo encarecidamente este libro.
Es un libro para leer poco a poco y disfrutar de cada una de las enseñanzas, a la vez que aprendes o tomas apuntes para recordar mejor todo lo que vas aprendiendo. Tanto si sois forofos de Japón como si no, os recomiendo encarecidamente este libro.
December 2, 2019
ความเป็นญี่ปุ่นนี่มีความเป็นเอกลักษณ์มาก
ทั้งๆ ที่ดูรวดเร็ว วุ่นวาย แต่กลับโอบรับความสงบภายใน
ทั้งๆ ที่ทุกวันเหมือนจะต้องตื่นมาทำงานเพราะเป็นหน้าที่ แต่กลับโอบรับปรัชญาอย่างอิคิไก
ทั้งๆ ที่ดูเป๊ะทุกกระเบียด แต่กลับโอบรับปรัชญาแห่งความไม่สมบูรณ์อย่างวะบิซะบิ
ทั้งๆ ที่ก้าวหน้าด้านเทคโนโลยี แต่กลับสืบทอดพิธีอย่างการชงชา จัดดอกไม้ได้รุ่นต่อรุ่น
ทั้งๆ ที่แต่ละคนดูใช้ชีวิตแบบปัจเจก แต่แท้จริงแล้วกลับมีความเป็นสังคมรวมหมู่ กลัวความแปลกแยกแตกต่าง
ผู้เขียน เขียนด้วยความหลงไหลใน traditional japanese โดยแท้
หนังสือออกมาเป็นแนวสารคดีในระดับนึงเลย
ลงรายละเอียดในแก่นด้านจิตวิญญาณ วัฒนธรรมความเป็นญี่ปุ่น ในระดับทีไม่ลึก สไตล์การเล่าออกแนวกระชับ มีการแบ่งเป็นหัวข้อๆ มากกว่าที่จะบรรยาย พรรณนายกตัวอย่าง
ทำให้อ่านได้เข้าใจ แต่จะไม่อินมากเท่าไรนัก
รู้สึกประหลาดใจเหมือนกัน ที่อ่านแล้วให้ความรู้สึกว่า ทั้งๆ ที่เป็นหนังสือเกี่ยวกับวัฒนธรรมความเป็นญี่ปุ่น แต่กลับรู้สึกอ่านแล้วแข็งๆ แบบตะวันตก
หนังสือสวย และมีรูปภาพประกอบสวยงาม
ทั้งๆ ที่ดูรวดเร็ว วุ่นวาย แต่กลับโอบรับความสงบภายใน
ทั้งๆ ที่ทุกวันเหมือนจะต้องตื่นมาทำงานเพราะเป็นหน้าที่ แต่กลับโอบรับปรัชญาอย่างอิคิไก
ทั้งๆ ที่ดูเป๊ะทุกกระเบียด แต่กลับโอบรับปรัชญาแห่งความไม่สมบูรณ์อย่างวะบิซะบิ
ทั้งๆ ที่ก้าวหน้าด้านเทคโนโลยี แต่กลับสืบทอดพิธีอย่างการชงชา จัดดอกไม้ได้รุ่นต่อรุ่น
ทั้งๆ ที่แต่ละคนดูใช้ชีวิตแบบปัจเจก แต่แท้จริงแล้วกลับมีความเป็นสังคมรวมหมู่ กลัวความแปลกแยกแตกต่าง
ผู้เขียน เขียนด้วยความหลงไหลใน traditional japanese โดยแท้
หนังสือออกมาเป็นแนวสารคดีในระดับนึงเลย
ลงรายละเอียดในแก่นด้านจิตวิญญาณ วัฒนธรรมความเป็นญี่ปุ่น ในระดับทีไม่ลึก สไตล์การเล่าออกแนวกระชับ มีการแบ่งเป็นหัวข้อๆ มากกว่าที่จะบรรยาย พรรณนายกตัวอย่าง
ทำให้อ่านได้เข้าใจ แต่จะไม่อินมากเท่าไรนัก
รู้สึกประหลาดใจเหมือนกัน ที่อ่านแล้วให้ความรู้สึกว่า ทั้งๆ ที่เป็นหนังสือเกี่ยวกับวัฒนธรรมความเป็นญี่ปุ่น แต่กลับรู้สึกอ่านแล้วแข็งๆ แบบตะวันตก
หนังสือสวย และมีรูปภาพประกอบสวยงาม
December 27, 2018
It is unclear for me why everybody rates this so high. Yes it's a soothing book that is pleasant to browse through with lot's of pictures. But that's about it - the lack of any reference material is troubling. "Japonisme" only hits the absolute surface of these Japanese terms and philosophies that have to be looked up in other more in-depth books if you're interested in actually fully grasping these concepts. It's "nice" but not good enough.
July 28, 2019
Was thinking to stop reading when reached half, but OK OK it had some interesting stuff that was unknown. Writting style is very boring and not catching. Facts are dry and based too much on personal experience. Some chapters were really boring an gave nothing. Really didn't enjoyed the book and can't understand the hype behind.
April 17, 2024
“Japonisme. Arta de a fi mulțumit” nu este o simplă lectură 📖🌸✨
🌤️ Este o călătorie încărcată de bucurie în Țara Soarelui Răsare, o călătorie ce vine la pachet cu o informație bogată și colorată despre cultura japoneză 👘, dar și cu fotografii sugestive, incredibil de plăcute vizual.
ℹ️ Japonezii sunt cunoscuți pentru principiile și metodele lor de a savura viața, dar și pentru faptul că rata de alfabetizare se apropie de 100% 📚🫶
Capitolul meu preferat rămâne cel despre Ikebana 🪷 - arta de “a da viață florilor”. Tehnica presupune un proces spiritual, cu o multitudine de simboluri, în care artistul se va apropia foarte mult de natură 🪴🎋
ℹ️ Se spune că războinicii samurai practicau ikebana pentru claritate și concentrare înaintea luptelor. Interesant, nu?!
Recomand cartea tuturor celor pasionați de cultura japoneză, dar și celor care vor pur și simplu să-și îmbogățească cultura generală și să facă o călătorie într-un loc mistic și fascinant!
🌤️ Este o călătorie încărcată de bucurie în Țara Soarelui Răsare, o călătorie ce vine la pachet cu o informație bogată și colorată despre cultura japoneză 👘, dar și cu fotografii sugestive, incredibil de plăcute vizual.
ℹ️ Japonezii sunt cunoscuți pentru principiile și metodele lor de a savura viața, dar și pentru faptul că rata de alfabetizare se apropie de 100% 📚🫶
Capitolul meu preferat rămâne cel despre Ikebana 🪷 - arta de “a da viață florilor”. Tehnica presupune un proces spiritual, cu o multitudine de simboluri, în care artistul se va apropia foarte mult de natură 🪴🎋
ℹ️ Se spune că războinicii samurai practicau ikebana pentru claritate și concentrare înaintea luptelor. Interesant, nu?!
Recomand cartea tuturor celor pasionați de cultura japoneză, dar și celor care vor pur și simplu să-și îmbogățească cultura generală și să facă o călătorie într-un loc mistic și fascinant!
December 22, 2022
A brief survey of what is now fashionable in the West and exported from Japan. A kind of summary to be used in case one is on the verge of choosing a new hobby or lifestyle.
Un breve excursus su quanto va ora di moda in occidente ed esportato dal Giappone. Una specie di bignamino da usare nell'eventualitá si sia sul momento di scegliere un nuovo hobby od un nuovo stile di vita.
Un breve excursus su quanto va ora di moda in occidente ed esportato dal Giappone. Una specie di bignamino da usare nell'eventualitá si sia sul momento di scegliere un nuovo hobby od un nuovo stile di vita.
May 14, 2024
This book seems like a hurried dictionary which is bad in explaining the few words it has got to explain. It lacks the charm of such books which try to convey the message of Japanese culture. The book tries to do or say so many things at once but not in a way that would hold your interest. Only the cover is beautiful which seems to be out of place after reading the content.
October 18, 2019
O carte în spiritul „Mica enciclopedie Hygge”. Mi-a plăcut, deși nu sunt neapărat fană a culturii japoneze și nu am căutat să aflu ceva anume din cartea asta. Dar tot a fost o lectură tare dragă.
October 14, 2025
Ive had this book for AT LEAST 10 years… I remembered parts of it, especially about Wabi-sabi. I forgot about it for literal years and decided to finish it for a chill evening read.
I am really emotionally attached to it lol. The book itself is beautiful and I think the author talks about very important concepts and philosophies while making it very approachable… lovely to jump back into it after so long, and might reread it in the future as well
I am really emotionally attached to it lol. The book itself is beautiful and I think the author talks about very important concepts and philosophies while making it very approachable… lovely to jump back into it after so long, and might reread it in the future as well
March 10, 2021
Ich bin momentan so im Japan-Fieber, dass es bei mir nur noch japanische bzw. asiatische Gerichte gibt, ich mir Bücher, Instagram Accounts, Blogs sowie Youtube Videos rund um Japan anschaue und mich manchmal frage, ob ich im Herzen nicht doch eine Japanerin bin. 😄👘 Mein Traum ist es, irgendwann ganz Japan zu besichtigen!
Für mich war es also keine Frage, dass ich „Ikigai - Die Kunst zufrieden zu sein“ von Erin Niimi Longhurst aus dem HarperCollins Verlag lese!
Das Lesen fühlte sich an wie ein Blog, nur in Form eines analogen Buches. Es beinhaltet Tipps, Weisheiten, Rezepte, DIY Ideen, Bilder, Illustrationen, Erklärungen zur japanischen Kultur sowie persönliche Erfahrungen der Autorin. 🍜🍙🍣
Dieses Buch hat mein Leben verändert. Kann ich das so schreiben, ohne, dass es nach Mainstream klingt? Aber so ist es. Wenn ich mich mit dem Glücklichsein beschäftigt habe, ging es meistens nur um Möglichkeiten, sich sein Leben angenehm zu gestalten oder aber an sich zu arbeiten, Selbstbewusstsein aufzubauen und mit sich und seinem Leben zufrieden zu sein. Hier ist es anders: Die japanische Philosophie glaubt daran, an sich zu wachsen und das mithilfe seiner Umgebung - Nicht erst die Umgebung um sich herum zu ändern und an sich anzupassen, sondern diese hinzunehmen, als eine Schöpfung, die es zu bewahren gilt. Ikigai ist ein Begriff, der mein Leben von nun an prägen soll. Mit vielen Bildern, Hintergründen zur Philosophie und Kultur Japans sowie anschaulichen Zitaten konnte mich die Autorin überzeugen, nämlich, dass ich glücklich sein kann, dass jeder glücklich sein kann, auf seine eigene Art und Weise. Niemand ist gleich, jeder ist anders und individuell und so auch das Glück. Erin Niimi Longhurst hat mich mit diesem Buch für einen kurzen Moment nach Japan geholt und ich hoffe, dass dieser Moment niemals verfliegt.
Mit wenig bis kaum Erwartungen bin ich an dieses Buch herangegangen und als ein Mensch, der größer als ein Baum ist, habe ich das Buch wieder verlassen - aber nur physisch, denn psychisch ist es noch immer da. Es hat mich mitten ins Herz getroffen. Komisch, dass ein Sachbuch/ Ratgeber solche Emotionen in mir hervorbringen kann. Man lernt nie aus! Ikigai - Die Kunst glücklich zu sein. Ich empfehle es vor allem denjenigen, die sich noch nicht sehr intensiv mit der japanischen Kultur bzw. Philosophie beschäftigt haben. Einiges war mir nämlich bereits bekannt.
Für mich war es also keine Frage, dass ich „Ikigai - Die Kunst zufrieden zu sein“ von Erin Niimi Longhurst aus dem HarperCollins Verlag lese!
Das Lesen fühlte sich an wie ein Blog, nur in Form eines analogen Buches. Es beinhaltet Tipps, Weisheiten, Rezepte, DIY Ideen, Bilder, Illustrationen, Erklärungen zur japanischen Kultur sowie persönliche Erfahrungen der Autorin. 🍜🍙🍣
Dieses Buch hat mein Leben verändert. Kann ich das so schreiben, ohne, dass es nach Mainstream klingt? Aber so ist es. Wenn ich mich mit dem Glücklichsein beschäftigt habe, ging es meistens nur um Möglichkeiten, sich sein Leben angenehm zu gestalten oder aber an sich zu arbeiten, Selbstbewusstsein aufzubauen und mit sich und seinem Leben zufrieden zu sein. Hier ist es anders: Die japanische Philosophie glaubt daran, an sich zu wachsen und das mithilfe seiner Umgebung - Nicht erst die Umgebung um sich herum zu ändern und an sich anzupassen, sondern diese hinzunehmen, als eine Schöpfung, die es zu bewahren gilt. Ikigai ist ein Begriff, der mein Leben von nun an prägen soll. Mit vielen Bildern, Hintergründen zur Philosophie und Kultur Japans sowie anschaulichen Zitaten konnte mich die Autorin überzeugen, nämlich, dass ich glücklich sein kann, dass jeder glücklich sein kann, auf seine eigene Art und Weise. Niemand ist gleich, jeder ist anders und individuell und so auch das Glück. Erin Niimi Longhurst hat mich mit diesem Buch für einen kurzen Moment nach Japan geholt und ich hoffe, dass dieser Moment niemals verfliegt.
Mit wenig bis kaum Erwartungen bin ich an dieses Buch herangegangen und als ein Mensch, der größer als ein Baum ist, habe ich das Buch wieder verlassen - aber nur physisch, denn psychisch ist es noch immer da. Es hat mich mitten ins Herz getroffen. Komisch, dass ein Sachbuch/ Ratgeber solche Emotionen in mir hervorbringen kann. Man lernt nie aus! Ikigai - Die Kunst glücklich zu sein. Ich empfehle es vor allem denjenigen, die sich noch nicht sehr intensiv mit der japanischen Kultur bzw. Philosophie beschäftigt haben. Einiges war mir nämlich bereits bekannt.
January 31, 2023
What else have I read...
#japonisme
I have offered 5/5 on #goodreads
I see this book as a brilliant guide to discover one of the greatest parts of the culture of Japan.
The author first started a blog, which with time became this wonderful book.
The book is taking us on the path of the japonisme, discovering:
Kokoro - the heart and the mind
With ikigai, wabi-sabi and kintsugi
Karada - the body
With shinrin-yoku, ikebana, tabemono, ocha, onsen and calligraphy
Shukanka - forming the habbit
All being combined with amazing photos helping the reader to reveal more about the written information.
One of my dreams is to visit #japan and this book is a brilliant start to connect to the culture of this country. The book is offering recipes, tips and food for thought enough to make one curious and willing to discover them in reality, even though far from Japan. Luckily, there are quite a lot of Asian shops in UK, where we can find ingredients and tools to start putting in practice the recipies from the book, and start new hobbies as ikebana and giving a new life to chipped mugs and croquery.
I love the last chapter with the little pieces of advice how to take it easy and start things with little steps, achieving amazing results by cherishing the process.
Recommend the book. I'll definitely come back to it many times. First, for the ramen recipe, then for practicing calligraphy, after ikebana. So on and so furth...
Enjoy the reading, dear friends!
#readingtherapy
I've recorded parts of this book along with some comments and insights on my podcast 1001 books on anchor and spotify
#japonisme
I have offered 5/5 on #goodreads
I see this book as a brilliant guide to discover one of the greatest parts of the culture of Japan.
The author first started a blog, which with time became this wonderful book.
The book is taking us on the path of the japonisme, discovering:
Kokoro - the heart and the mind
With ikigai, wabi-sabi and kintsugi
Karada - the body
With shinrin-yoku, ikebana, tabemono, ocha, onsen and calligraphy
Shukanka - forming the habbit
All being combined with amazing photos helping the reader to reveal more about the written information.
One of my dreams is to visit #japan and this book is a brilliant start to connect to the culture of this country. The book is offering recipes, tips and food for thought enough to make one curious and willing to discover them in reality, even though far from Japan. Luckily, there are quite a lot of Asian shops in UK, where we can find ingredients and tools to start putting in practice the recipies from the book, and start new hobbies as ikebana and giving a new life to chipped mugs and croquery.
I love the last chapter with the little pieces of advice how to take it easy and start things with little steps, achieving amazing results by cherishing the process.
Recommend the book. I'll definitely come back to it many times. First, for the ramen recipe, then for practicing calligraphy, after ikebana. So on and so furth...
Enjoy the reading, dear friends!
#readingtherapy
I've recorded parts of this book along with some comments and insights on my podcast 1001 books on anchor and spotify
January 30, 2020
Am descoperit multe proverbe japoneze pe care nu le știam, dar și incredibila flexibilitate a termenilor folosiți (ca la wabi-sabi, cu o întreagă listă despre ce este și ce nu este acesta). Am aflat cu mirare despre yaeba, care este o intervenție stomatologică pe care o fac femeile din dorința de a avea un zâmbet imperfect, asociat cu tinerețea, iar cel mai mult mi-a plăcut noțiunea de shinrin-yoku (baie de pădure).
Așadar, după o carte ca o serie de snapshots, de instantanee cu tot ce e esențial despre Japonia, pot afirma că m-am prins că „secretul fericirii” stă în atitudinea față de tine, de ceilalți, de ce faci și ce se întâmplă în jur. Nu e doar un îndemn gratuit la a vedea doar binele peste tot și a nega realitatea, izolându-te într-o bulă, ci dimpotrivă: fericirea aceasta vine din conștientizarea tuturor minusurilor care alcătuiesc o viață.
Recenzia integrală e aici: https://ancazaharia.ro/2020/01/japoni...
Așadar, după o carte ca o serie de snapshots, de instantanee cu tot ce e esențial despre Japonia, pot afirma că m-am prins că „secretul fericirii” stă în atitudinea față de tine, de ceilalți, de ce faci și ce se întâmplă în jur. Nu e doar un îndemn gratuit la a vedea doar binele peste tot și a nega realitatea, izolându-te într-o bulă, ci dimpotrivă: fericirea aceasta vine din conștientizarea tuturor minusurilor care alcătuiesc o viață.
Recenzia integrală e aici: https://ancazaharia.ro/2020/01/japoni...
October 18, 2019
Maža knygutė prie kavos ☕ Įkvėpimui! Arba kai nori kažką paskaityti, bet nesinori labai gilintis.
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February 9, 2020pole suurem asi teos, aga vähemalt oskan sisemist ikigaid vaikselt määratleda.
mõnus ja kiire lugemine, mis silma ei mata ja meelt ei räsi; soovitan lihtsuse ilu parameetrites, et mõistus enne maailmalõppu otsa ei saaks.
mõnus ja kiire lugemine, mis silma ei mata ja meelt ei räsi; soovitan lihtsuse ilu parameetrites, et mõistus enne maailmalõppu otsa ei saaks.
February 20, 2019
Fin lille bog med mange gode pointer, eftertænksomhed og gode råd. Har lyst til at opleve japanerne og deres kultur. Jeg tror den er yderst inspirerende og at folkefærdet er lærerigt.
August 29, 2020
Tam anlamıyla hoş bir kitap. Japon kültürünü tanımış oldum. Çeviri çok düzgündü, neredeyse hiç hatalı yazım yoktu. Yazar, çevirmen ve editörler harika iş çıkarmış bence.
June 15, 2021
Книга Эрин Ниими Лонгхёрст в лёгкой форме описывает элементы японской культуры, вводит молодого читателя в жизнь, ежедневные практики и бытовую философию Страны восходящего солнца.
Я не большой поклонник «литературы» по саморазвитию, но эта книга стала мне интересна по понятным причинам. Даже искушённые люди найдут тут много нового.
Я не большой поклонник «литературы» по саморазвитию, но эта книга стала мне интересна по понятным причинам. Даже искушённые люди найдут тут много нового.
May 5, 2020
Pekná knižka, ktorá ma v kníhkupectve zaujala hlavne pekným obalom a spracovaním, no obsah to bohužial nedobehol.
Autorka je polovičná Japonka a v tejto knihe sa snaží priblížiť rôzne japonské filozofie/rituály, o ktorých má pocit, že by mohli pomôcť zlepšiť kvalitu života aj ľuďom mimo Japonska. Čiže v podstate ide o self-help book. Čo by bolo pekné, no pomerne dosť kĺže po povrchu a fakt neviem akoby som sa na základe informácií v tejto knihe mala dať na tvorenie ikebany.
Kniha obsahuje množstvo pekných fotografií, ale väčšina vyzerá ako z fotobanky a len veľmi jemna nadväzujú na text. Napríklad už pri spomínaných ikebanách by som ocenila viac fotografií jednotlivých typov. V knihe boli aj krásne autorské ilustrácie, ktorých by som rozhodne ocenila viac (na úkor generických fotografií).
Autorka rôzne oblasti japonského života prepletá aj rozprávaním o svojej japonskej rodine a ako sa oni venujú jednotlivým aktivitám (čajový rituál, tvorenie ikebany, chodenie do onsenov a pod.). Čo bolo v poriadku a pôsobilo to zaujímavo, no jej japonská rodina je veľmi posh (dedko CEO) a asi ťažko sa dá ich spôsob života aplikovať na zvyšok Japonska, resp. priemerných obyvateľov.
Súdiac podľa nadšených reviews na GR bude toto pekný úvod do japonských zvykov a filozofií, no pokiaľ sa o Japonsko zaujímate už dlhšie, asi sa veľa nového nedozviete. Každopádne, je to pekná knižka, ktorá je ale skôr na občasné listovanie než sústavné čítanie.
Autorka je polovičná Japonka a v tejto knihe sa snaží priblížiť rôzne japonské filozofie/rituály, o ktorých má pocit, že by mohli pomôcť zlepšiť kvalitu života aj ľuďom mimo Japonska. Čiže v podstate ide o self-help book. Čo by bolo pekné, no pomerne dosť kĺže po povrchu a fakt neviem akoby som sa na základe informácií v tejto knihe mala dať na tvorenie ikebany.
Kniha obsahuje množstvo pekných fotografií, ale väčšina vyzerá ako z fotobanky a len veľmi jemna nadväzujú na text. Napríklad už pri spomínaných ikebanách by som ocenila viac fotografií jednotlivých typov. V knihe boli aj krásne autorské ilustrácie, ktorých by som rozhodne ocenila viac (na úkor generických fotografií).
Autorka rôzne oblasti japonského života prepletá aj rozprávaním o svojej japonskej rodine a ako sa oni venujú jednotlivým aktivitám (čajový rituál, tvorenie ikebany, chodenie do onsenov a pod.). Čo bolo v poriadku a pôsobilo to zaujímavo, no jej japonská rodina je veľmi posh (dedko CEO) a asi ťažko sa dá ich spôsob života aplikovať na zvyšok Japonska, resp. priemerných obyvateľov.
Súdiac podľa nadšených reviews na GR bude toto pekný úvod do japonských zvykov a filozofií, no pokiaľ sa o Japonsko zaujímate už dlhšie, asi sa veľa nového nedozviete. Každopádne, je to pekná knižka, ktorá je ale skôr na občasné listovanie než sústavné čítanie.
March 20, 2020
Should not classify this book as self help and philosophy. It’s just like a japanese culture’s broad introduction for foreigner who has no idea about Japan.
It’s good and smooth from blog perspective but not reach the level of book with this kind of title yet.
Another positive point is that this book is well illustrated and very informative if you are in your first steps of discovering Japan.
It’s good and smooth from blog perspective but not reach the level of book with this kind of title yet.
Another positive point is that this book is well illustrated and very informative if you are in your first steps of discovering Japan.
July 6, 2018
As a fan of japanese culture, this book gave me the opportunity to "dig deeper into some traditions", and understand many aspects of the japanese life.
The illustrations were amazing !! and the diversity of the subjects gave it a +1, I really enjoyed it ^^
The illustrations were amazing !! and the diversity of the subjects gave it a +1, I really enjoyed it ^^
March 26, 2019
Luonnehtisin teosta pienikokoiseksi coffee table bookiksi. Pintaraapaisu japanilaisiin elämäntapoihin ja kulttuuriin, en usko että jättää elämääni suurta vaikutusta. Luin juuri ennen Japanin matkaa, siihen tarkoitukseen oivallinen.
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