Tokyo. Tuttle. 2021. Profuse colour illustrations, 221pp. Hardback. "As its title suggests, this book captures the essence of Japanese life and culture in 100 key words - with insightful texts and charming images. From well-known icons like Zen, kawaii and anime to lesser-known aspects of the culture like irori and..... More
Rutland. Tuttle. 2020. Black & white photographic illustrations, 158pp, bibliography. Hardback in dustjacket. "Shinrin Yoku: 'taking in the forest atmosphere,' the medicine of simply being in the forest, 'forest bathing.' From the healing properties of phytoncides (self-protective compounds emitted by plants) to the ways we can benefit from what forest..... More
Rutland. Tuttle. 2021. Black & white photographic illustrations, 159pp. Hardback in dustjacket. "Ganbatte (gan-ba-tay) is a Japanese philosophy focused on doing the best you can with what you have. Though there is no direct translation, "Keep Going," and "Give it your all," embody the sentiments behind the word. Just as..... More
London. Penguin. 2010. xxi + 89pp. Paperback. "For a generation adjusting painfully to the demands of a modern industrial and commercial society, Asia came to represent an alternative vision of the good life: aesthetically austere, socially aristocratic, and imbued with spirituality. "The Book of Tea" was originally written in English..... More
London. Penguin. 2021. 272pp. Hardback. "A beautiful, meditative guide to folding Japanese paper cranes and to finding peace and contentment in the process In this beautiful and inspiring book, renowned mindfulness and meditation teacher Michael James Wong shares a personal collection of short stories and teachings, accompanied by traditional hand-painted..... More
