Japanese Living
Bring Mindfulness, Joy and Simplicity into Your Life
Published on 12. February 2026
Book
Hardback
176 pages
978-1-83799-759-6 (ISBN)
Description
Learn the Japanese secrets to finding calm, contentment and happiness every day
With its roots in Buddhist thinking, Japanese culture is known for its sincere and mindful approach to life. From ikigai (finding your purpose) to ikebana (the art of flower arranging), Japanese ideas offer the wider world the promise of peacefulness and inspiration.
Discover these calming insights and more inside this beautiful volume. Featuring tips on mindfulness, finding contentment and doing more with less, this book will be your guide to the Land of the Rising Sun, and help you live a rich, joyful and thoughtful life.
Each chapter will take you through different rituals you can incorporate into your routine, bringing tradition, tranquillity and intention into your days. Uncover Japanese wisdom with every turn of the page and find fulfilment in the art of simple living.
Discover Japanese concepts such as:
- Wabi sabi - seeing beauty in imperfection
- Kintsugi - repairing broken pottery with gold
- Shinrin-yoku - forest bathing
And many more! Lead a zen lifestyle with this complete guide to Japanese philosophies and practices.
With its roots in Buddhist thinking, Japanese culture is known for its sincere and mindful approach to life. From ikigai (finding your purpose) to ikebana (the art of flower arranging), Japanese ideas offer the wider world the promise of peacefulness and inspiration.
Discover these calming insights and more inside this beautiful volume. Featuring tips on mindfulness, finding contentment and doing more with less, this book will be your guide to the Land of the Rising Sun, and help you live a rich, joyful and thoughtful life.
Each chapter will take you through different rituals you can incorporate into your routine, bringing tradition, tranquillity and intention into your days. Uncover Japanese wisdom with every turn of the page and find fulfilment in the art of simple living.
Discover Japanese concepts such as:
- Wabi sabi - seeing beauty in imperfection
- Kintsugi - repairing broken pottery with gold
- Shinrin-yoku - forest bathing
And many more! Lead a zen lifestyle with this complete guide to Japanese philosophies and practices.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Octopus Publishing Group
Product notice
Trade binding
Illustrations
135 colour photos and assorted vectors throughout.
Dimensions
Height: 192 mm
Width: 146 mm
Thickness: 21 mm
Weight
430 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-83799-759-6 (9781837997596)
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02/2026
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10/2019
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Person
Jo Peters is a true advocate of the simple life. Once a city lawyer, she left it all behind and now lives on a small-holding in Scotland. She regularly talks in schools, educating the future generation about sustainability and caring for the environment.