The Real Meaning of Shizen
Shizen Style Blog
Joshua Smith's 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.
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- Jan 20, 2019
- 7 min
How Much Does a Modern Rustic Kitchen Cost?
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- Jan 17, 2019
- 6 min
Forest Bathing (ShinRin-Yoku) For Your Modern Lifestyle
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- Jan 16, 2019
- 4 min
The Best Cherry Blossom Spots in Fukui, Japan
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- Aug 26, 2018
- 4 min
Farmhouse Porches and Japanese Engawa Verandas
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- Aug 3, 2018
- 11 min
The Secret to What is Modern Farmhouse Style
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- Jul 28, 2018
- 3 min
Back to Basics in Modern Rustic Lighting Ideas
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- Jul 25, 2018
- 3 min
An Introduction to Japanese Garden Design Principles
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- Jul 25, 2018
- 4 min
The Top 5 Myths About Japanese Gardens
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- Jul 23, 2018
- 5 min
Top 8 Tips for Creating a Modern Rustic Interior Design
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- Jul 21, 2018
- 3 min
The Japandi Guide to Interior Design
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- Jul 19, 2018
- 2 min
How to add japanese garden design principles into your garden
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- Jul 19, 2018
- 3 min
The 10 Best Autumn Leaf-viewing Spots in Fukui