Sublime

Teishin,

mono no aware. This Japanese term, which literally means ‘pathos of things’, describes the deep emotion that is evoked when we are touched by nature, art or the lives of others with an awareness of their transience. It also refers to the essence of things and our ability to feel that essence.

‘I think she really did want to eat that Katsuden tonkatsu with him one last time,’ said Nagare, a tender expression on his face. ‘You know, sit down with his ashes and tell him how good it tasted. That was what she meant when she told us she wanted him to eat it.’