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Shizen Style Culture Blog

The Shizen Style Blog has foundations in Japanese aesthetics and culture, with topics surrounding Japanese gardens, photography, flow state and creativity, Ikigai (life purpose), as well as product reviews that help us figure out what's worth our time, attention, and money.

Exploring the Japanese Concept of Yugen | Mysterious Beauty

Jan 11, 20232 min read

Exploring the Japanese Concept of Yugen | Mysterious Beauty

One of the things that has always drawn me to Japanese aesthetics is their appreciation of beauty. Japan has shown me that it’s ok to...

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The Real Meaning of Shizen – Nature & Creativity

Mar 14, 20197 min read

The Real Meaning of Shizen – Nature & Creativity

When I lived in Japan and was studying Japanese language I found that the word “shizen” was often used in a contradictory way. For some...

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What is Kachou Fuugetsu?Discovering Yourself in Nature

Mar 13, 20196 min read

What is Kachou Fuugetsu?Discovering Yourself in Nature

Kachou Fuugetsu – Finding Yourself in Nature Kachou Fuugetsu is a concept that I began to explore after having done a few pilgrimages...

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The Complete Guide to Yakisugi (Shou Sugi Ban)

Mar 13, 201910 min read

The Complete Guide to Yakisugi (Shou Sugi Ban)

Yakisugi Farm house repurposed Cafe in Japan While living in Japan I became intrigued with these black houses and buildings that I began...

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Designing Your Wabi-Sabi Home and Garden

Mar 11, 201913 min read

Designing Your Wabi-Sabi Home and Garden

Wabi-sabi is a part of Japanese Aesthetics and philosophy that focuses on the appreciation of imperfection and impermanence. Although...

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