Shibui: The Japanese Art of Finding Beauty in Aging
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Discover “shibui” — the Japanese philosophy of finding the simple, subtle beauty that emerges with time. Through watercolour illustrations, personal stories, and mindfulness reflections, this book offers Eastern wisdom to help readers embrace healthy ageing with joy and grace.
SHIBUI introduces readers to a transformative Japanese approach to ageing that celebrates the subtle beauty, wisdom, and joy that emerge with time.
Through engaging personal essays, watercolour illustrations, and practical activities, Japanese-American author Sanae Ishida presents a refreshing alternative to Western anti-ageing messages. Each chapter explores a different dimension of ageing beautifully: beauty (bi), health (kenkou), purpose (mokuteki), wealth (tomi), connection (tsunagari), and approaching life’s end (owari).
Readers will find:
Personal anecdotes that bridge Eastern and Western perspectives on ageingGentle watercolour illustrations that bring Japanese concepts to lifeCultural insights into Japanese traditions that honour ageingPractical exercises and reflections to apply shibui principles to daily lifeSimple activities to cultivate appreciation for life’s later chapters
This beautifully designed gift book offers both wisdom and actionable ideas for anyone seeking to age with grace, purpose, and joy. Perfect for readers who enjoyed Ikigai, The Swedish Art of Ageing Exuberantly, and The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning.
Publisher : Sasquatch Books
Publication date : 4 Nov. 2025
Language : English
Print length : 160 pages
ISBN-10 : 1632175754
ISBN-13 : 978-1632175755
Item weight : 306 g
Dimensions : 13.34 x 1.78 x 18.47 cm
Best Sellers Rank: 130,386 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) 351 in Aging 1,849 in Philosophy (Books) 4,426 in Women’s Health & Lifestyle
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