Wabi Sabi Journal

Wabi Sabi and the Art of Kintsugi - The Wabi Sabi Shop

Wabi Sabi and the Art of Kintsugi

What's Wabi Sabi? It's the fundamental Japanese philosophy that appreciates the beauty of impermanence and imperfection. Kintsugi embraces the very idea of Wabi Sabi.

Wabi Sabi and the Art of Kintsugi

What's Wabi Sabi? It's the fundamental Japanese philosophy that appreciates the beauty of impermanence and imperfection. Kintsugi embraces the very idea of Wabi Sabi.

Bush Clover: One of the Seven Autumn Flowers in Japan - The Wabi Sabi Shop

Bush Clover: One of the Seven Autumn Flowers in...

Even though summer is almost coming to an end, Japan continues to have many hot days. Today’s peak temperature in Tokyo was 33°C (91.4°F), and there was 67% humidity. It’s...

Bush Clover: One of the Seven Autumn Flowers in...

Even though summer is almost coming to an end, Japan continues to have many hot days. Today’s peak temperature in Tokyo was 33°C (91.4°F), and there was 67% humidity. It’s...

Kingyo Sukui: Goldfish Scooping

Kingyo Sukui: Goldfish Scooping

It is festive season here in Japan! Last, night I was at Natsu Matsuri (summer festival) at the shrine by my neighbourhood. It was super packed and I enjoyed my...

Kingyo Sukui: Goldfish Scooping

It is festive season here in Japan! Last, night I was at Natsu Matsuri (summer festival) at the shrine by my neighbourhood. It was super packed and I enjoyed my...

Sunflowers are here!

Sunflowers are here!

It’s hard to believe we're already in August! How are things going for you? It’s hot hot hot here in Japan right now. Under the scorching sun, sunflowers are blooming...

Sunflowers are here!

It’s hard to believe we're already in August! How are things going for you? It’s hot hot hot here in Japan right now. Under the scorching sun, sunflowers are blooming...

Japanese Gift-Giving Tradition - The Wabi Sabi Shop

Japanese Gift-Giving Tradition

Gift-giving is such an important part of Japanese society. Graduations, weddings, returning from a trip, and even sealing a business deal all call for gift-giving!

Japanese Gift-Giving Tradition

Gift-giving is such an important part of Japanese society. Graduations, weddings, returning from a trip, and even sealing a business deal all call for gift-giving!

Ramune Soda: Japan's Favourite Summer Drink - The Wabi Sabi Shop

Ramune Soda: Japan's Favourite Summer Drink

It is hot every day in Japan. On such hot days, I feel like drinking Ramune.  Have you ever had Ramune before? Ramune is a carbonated beverage in a glass...

Ramune Soda: Japan's Favourite Summer Drink

It is hot every day in Japan. On such hot days, I feel like drinking Ramune.  Have you ever had Ramune before? Ramune is a carbonated beverage in a glass...