Japan has a fascinating relationship to the question of technology, and it is an interest which sits comfortably next to Japanese appreciations of art and aesthetics. Part of the society is very old, and another… Read More
Minimalism, the lifestyle that shuns clutter, complication and excess, is on the rise. Indeed, in many cosmopolitan centers around the world, minimalism is the “next big thing,” a social trend that is gaining followers in… Read More
The health benefits of regular meditation are well known to modern science, but what about the rest of the story? Aside from the physical advantages, why would anyone really want to sit still for minutes… Read More
The world is awash in tea culture, tea tradition and tea history. Wars have been fought over tea, mass migrations have taken place as a result of failed tea harvests, and the world’s economy counts… Read More
Wabi-Sabi is the Japanese idea of beauty. As an aesthetic notion, it has influenced Japanese life and culture for centuries. From the crafting of vases and tea bowls for matcha, to painting and writing, into… Read More
Tai Chi as a recreational fitness practice has long roots that trace back to China, where it was originally a multi-faceted physical regimen that incorporated martial arts, fitness and health aspects. The majority of tai… Read More
Japanese people are a scientific anomaly in many ways. While they enjoy the longest life span of any nation on earth, the country’s rates of alcoholism, smoking and stress are also quite high. Many experts… Read More
Meditation and hypnosis have much in common. Certainly, the major movement in alternative health considers each one an important way to achieve and maintain a healthy state. But even within the medical context, the two… Read More
It is easy to forget that tea plays a part in the traditions and cultures of many countries, not just in China, India and Japan. In France, North America and Australia, there is a distinct… Read More
There are several ways to prepare matcha tea at home, some much easier than others. For casual drinkers, the process is relatively straightforward. Measure out the amount of matcha tea powder you prefer per cup,… Read More
