Japan is an amazing place. The culture, history and language draw the attention of thousands of people who are curious to learn more about everything there.
But it is very common for people to have a shock of reality when they are faced with the expectations created in their minds and the reality in Japan.
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Local beliefs, traditions and practices are very strong and passed down from generation to generation, bringing some concepts that can really change your life. We'll talk about that next. Follow!
1. wabi sabi
Wabi-sabi is a tradition that aims to remind you that not everything is perfect, and that's normal, after all, we can find satisfaction and beauty in what is not new, perfect or without defects.
Within Japanese culture, the wabi-sabi tradition can be seen in different ways, both in gardening, ceremonies, pottery, relationships and much more. It helps us to see beauty in imperfections, both in people and things.
Adopting this culture in your lifestyle can make you feel more at peace, calm and serene about things in life, and not only seek perfection.
2. mono without conscience
This is yet another tradition from Japan that can transform your life. It consists of understanding that everything in life is fleeting and impermanent, and this can be good and sad at the same time.
The non-conscious mono can appear in art, music and other situations, so that you can see how beautiful the ephemeral things are.
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3. ikigai
Ikigai is a Japanese tradition that can be translated as a reason for being. The concept is related to finding a reason why you want to wake up every day in the morning, and that brings purpose to life.
In recent years, such a philosophy has become popular and, in Japan, it is related to life, work, your relationships, your family and also what you like to do most.
You don't just have to have a purpose or a goal that is impossible to achieve, but a purpose that makes your life better.
4. Kintsugi
The concept of kintsugi is related to Japanese art and involves fixing and repairing pottery pieces with silver or gold chips.
This idea has the goal of fixing what was broken so that it becomes even more beautiful than when it was whole. So even if you go through some situation where you feel broken, you can still see the beauty in that.
