Wa 和 Harmony is the aesthetic and core value that drives Japanese people, embedded deep down in our subconscious mind. Harmony with people, nature, season and the life force energy....
Azumi's Haiku poem made a debut in the US! "Grace in the Dark" with the Dutch landscape of Bussum became as a range of products at JusFloCo, a young American online boutique offering sleek lifestyle products with a spiritual message.
What "Shadow" means to you?
In western culture, the word "Shadow" has a negative connotation. In Japanese, the Shadow, KAGE (影, 陰) gives a slightly different sensation. KAGE 影 plays an important role in WABI SABI aesthetics...
Japanese Tea Ceremony, (茶道) Way of Tea is a cultural, spiritual and social activity practiced in Japan, based on the philosophy of Zen Buddhism.
It is not just about making this special tea. It is a practice and discipline to quiet our minds, empty our thoughts, totally be in the present moment to appreciate the time and space.
What is KIKUBARI? KIKUBARI is the Japanese word that describes the art of attention. It is an act of compassion and love from our heart..... Azumi explain the beauty of KIKUBARI and her contribution to the Dutch company RITUALS...
Japanese SALON made a fresh start again with "OPEN HOUSE for Inner Peace, YASURAGI Sunday".
It is an afternoon of inner peace, with Tea Ceremony, meeting and viewing the Japanese art & antique collection.
Japanese SALON made a fresh start again with "OPEN HOUSE for Inner Peace, YASURAGI Sunday".
It is an afternoon of inner peace, with Tea Ceremony, meeting and viewing the Japanese art & antique collection.
TANABATA on 7 July is my favourite Japanese traditional festival since I was a child, with a romantic creative ritual. This is the day to let our wishes seen by the shining stats in the fresh summer sky….
Inner Peace starts with the cleanness of our inner and outer world. The task of cleaning is regarded as sacred as meditation in Zen Buddhism, Shintoism and school education. Here is my insight...
Silence, space in-between is called "Ma" 間 in Japanese. You see them in Japanese architecture, zen-garden, art, music and conversation. It is a distinctive aspect of Japanese aesthetics. Why this silence in between is important?