5 Japanese Life Philosophies Worth Knowing
Build your latticework of philosophies for a deeper and simpler life.
Curiosity about Japan is nothing new.
After Japan opened to the West in the 19th century, its impact on the formal and decorative arts became so intense that the phenomenon was anointed as an ‘’ism.’’
Japonism or Japonaiserie has continued to thrive to this day, with influences in technology, anime, martial arts, poetry (haiku), fashion and cuisine.
We also look to Japan for inspiration on lifestyle and philosophy. They’re consistently recognised as some of the longest living and happiest in the world, with 1 Japanese person in every 1,450 aged over 100!
There’s much to learn from this ancient civilisation, so here are 5 Japanese philosophical concepts that can change your approach to life.
But first: why have life philosophies at all?
A latticework of life philosophies
A philosophy of life is any general attitude towards, or philosophical view of, the meaning of life or of the way life should be lived.
