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PHILOSOPHER: Look, no matter how much you want to be Y, you cannot be reborn as him. You are not Y. It’s okay for you to be you. However, I am not saying it’s fine to be ‘just as you are’. If you are unable to really feel happy, then it’s clear that things aren’t right just as they are. You’ve got to put one foot in front of the other, and not
... See moreFumitake Koga • The Courage To Be Disliked: How to free yourself, change your life and achieve real happiness
A million miles from the “love hotels” and the uncontrolled urban sprawl, tucked away in the back streets of Kyoto, one can find the Tawaraya Hotel, an oasis for the seeker of the quintessential expression of Japanese hospitality. One could be forgiven for not even noticing the low-level building, as there is little on the outside to suggest the
... See moreAndrew Juniper • Wabi Sabi: The Japanese Art of Impermanence
Japanese architecture, on the other hand, doesn’t try to be imposing or perfect, because it is built in the spirit of wabi-sabi. The tradition of making structures out
Francesc Miralles • Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life
Takanawa Gateway City, a ¥600 billion ($3.3 billion) complex spanning 845,000 square meters, is a long-planned redevelopment project from East Japan Railway (JR East) that integrates residential, commercial and cultural facilities.
"Takanawa Gateway City is the testing ground for the makings of a fulfilled life 100 years into the future," said... See more
"Takanawa Gateway City is the testing ground for the makings of a fulfilled life 100 years into the future," said... See more
JR's 'futuristic' Takanawa Gateway complex set to open in Tokyo
To you, not liking yourself is a virtue.