Japonisme: Ikigai, Forest Bathing, Wabi-sabi and More

Japonisme源自法文，指的是日本主義。日本主義原是自十九世紀在歐洲開始的一股潮流，特別是欣賞日本的美學，在這本書延伸為各種日本追求健康、快樂、有意義的生活的方式。Ikigai，代表生活的目的，是一種人生各種目標的平衡點，每個人就算沒有意識到，都有屬於自己的Ikigai，找到這個平衡點就是長壽的秘密。Shinrinyoku(森林浴)，顧名思義就是沐浴在森林之中，日本人相當重視和大自然的連結，相信只要在森林中散步一段時間，就可以吸收樹木的精華，放鬆身心，生活可以更健康更開心。除此之外，書法、花道、茶道等，都是日本人經由這些傳統技藝找到內心富足和賞味人間之美的方式。在這本書中，作者介紹日式的生活方式，並且告訴讀者要如何將這些精神帶入日常生活中，透過作者提供的技巧，就可以學習日本主義的精粹，讓自己過得更舒暢。A Japanese-inspired guide to living a happier, more fulfilled life. Japonisme explores the Japanese art of finding contentment and includes practical tips and tricks to live a happier, healthier, more thoughtful life. What is your ikigai (purpose)? How do you practice mindfulness in the unpredictability and chaos of everyday life? From shinrinyoku (forest bathing), calligraphy, ikebana (fl ower arranging) to tea ceremonies and their approach to food, the Japanese have found contentment through traditions,philosophies, and the practice of art. This book shows how we can all incorporate aspects of Japonisme into our daily lives. Enhance your lifestyle and enrich your mind by looking at life through the lens of wabi-sabi (the transient nature of life), kintsugi (repairing broken ceramics with gold) or kaizen (habit-forming techniques), in an accessible, practical way.