(The last flower on the tree seemed to quietly embrace the rainy morning on her own) The sound of rustling tree branches in the wind, fallen foliage slowly returning to the soil or the way sunlight shifts as clouds pass overhead. Nothing stays the same. In those moments, we sense that this experience will never be repeated in exactly the same way. This quiet, bittersweet feeling is closely connected to a traditional Japanese aesthetic known as Mono no Aware (もののあわれ) . What Is

In Japan, Oshōgatsu (it means new year) is a time when families come together to welcome the New Year’s spirit (a deity associated with purification and renewal ) believed to bless people with good health, family continuity, and abundance, offering protection and nourishment throughout the year. To prepare for this special time, a traditional meal called Osechi ryōri is made at home. It consists of many beautifully arranged dishes, carefully packed into lacquered boxes. I rem

As a Forest Therapy guide, I often witness a quiet transformation happen during a walk - a softening of the shoulders, a gentler pace in the breath, a sense of returning to something deeply familiar yet often forgotten. People sometimes describe it as peace, spaciousness, clarity, or simply feeling more like themselves again. To me, these moments echo the heart of " Zen "- a tradition that invites us into presence, simplicity, and an intimate relationship with the world as i

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