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A Note on Japanese Minimalism While the Japanese don’t necessarily use the term minimalism, it is essentially the principle they have embraced and it shows in their simplistic, clean and tranquil home decoration. Japanese Shikibuton Given that this is the case, it is important to understand the traditional Japanese design context of Minimalism, in comparison to the contemporary one found in the west. A good place to start is this essential reading by the enlightened author Fumio Sasaki called Goodbye, Things: The New Japanese Minimalism. “Happiness is not having what you want, but wanting what you have.” ― Fumio Sasaki, Goodbye, Things: On Minimalist Living Western minimalism is largely focused on the material aspect of society, given the consumerist nature of Westerners. It is in a way a kind of rebellion against the consumerist lifestyles prevalent in western countries. In simple words, it is directed largely towards material aspects of life.

What is a Traditional Japanese Bedroom? To start off, let’s take a look at the traditional Japanese bedroom. What is a Traditional Japanese Bedroom? Japanese tatami mat flooring In other words, what would you find if you were to enter a traditional Japanese bedroom in Japan? Is it any different from the average western bedroom? Or is something very different? As far as function goes, they are fairly the same as any other bedroom. They cater to everyday activities such as sitting, sleeping and so on, in the same way, it would be anywhere else. The real difference lies in the layouts, furniture, and overall ambiance. It is this, which distinguishes the average Japanese bedroom from the rest. But the most important element of all happens to revolve around one single concept; Minimalism. In other words, the Japanese do not go in for heavy arrangements or décor. On the contrary, everything revolves around minimalist principles, where the focus is on functionality and sim...

4 tips for a minimalist lifestyle in the new year I’ve been a fan of minimalism for years now, and I’ll be kicking it up a notch in 2017. This might sound like a strange thing to say for a fashion and lifestyle blogger, but minimalism, for me, is not sitting in an empty room or having all your possessions fit in a duffel bag. 4 TIPS FOR A MINIMALIST LIFESTYLE IN THE NEW YEAR A minimalist lifestyle is more about valuing what you own. My things have to benefit my life, or they have to go. Clutter affects my mood. When I walk into my home, I want to be surrounded by stuff I love. I can’t watch episodes of Hoarders because even watching people getting stressed out by owning mountains of crap stresses me out. What helped me pare down was traveling a lot and living abroad. Nobody wants to drag around two or more suitcases, even if you’re away for a year. My essentials emerged from the trials and errors of knowing exactly what I need. This book by the guys over at themimalists.co...

An Introduction to the Japanese Bedroom Japan is a country like no other. Situated in Eastern Asia, it is a land of beauty, mystery, culture and more. Home to well over three hundred plus million people, it is a country very distinct from the rest. Dating back eons, it is one of the most unique countries in all of Asia. Shikibuton benefits for home An Introduction to the Japanese Bedroom Given Japan’s unique position in the world, it’s no surprise that there is a great deal of fascination with Japan among foreigners. Whether it is Japanese anime, the food or its cultural elements, to include some of the Japanese’s finest elements into one’s lifestyle has become a trend unto itself. One such trend that is fast emerging is that of Japanese indoor décor, particularly the ones used in traditional Japanese societies.